I agree, it is tough to separate the idea of "God" from the United States...whether you like it or not, it is a historically protestant in origin.
"City on a hill" ;) etc.
However, in this particular case the Eisenhower administration added "Under God," to exaggerate the difference between the largely protestant United States and the godless Soviet communists.
The phrase was added to highlight the differences, and didn't have much to do with an historical reference like those present in the consitution. I've forgotten what the original words were.
Anyway it is going to be interesting litmus test of the current court.
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Originally posted by The Truth Hurts
says who?
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