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Standing For:

  • The right of Christians to worship God and Jesus whenever and wherever they choose.
  • The right of Atheists to deny any god’s existence whenever and wherever they choose.
  • The right of Christians to prevent the government from denying God’s existence.
  • The right of Atheists to prevent the government from asserting that any god exists.
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  • Redpawn777

    http://www.wnd.com/2011/06/307697/ -archaeological facts proving validity of old testament.

    • Michael Robinson

      haaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahha. I actually logged in just to laugh at this. WND is about as reputable as Weekly World News. Might want to check yer sources there buddy. Lets take a look at the alarmist bullshit on their front page. Right in big letters on front, top. “JUDGMENT DAY FOR ‘GAY’ WANNABE MASS KILLER”

      Yeah, thats some world class journalism right there.» Read the article”

  • Rob Kirk

    – archeological “facts” also support greek mythology, that doesn’t make the 12 gods any more real than than the god of the bible or any other mythological character. The bottom line is that there is NO evidence to support the existence of a supernatural being or supernatural domain. What we’ve learned over the past 2000 years is that it appears that – all that exits, exits within a natural universe.

    • Rev. Renee

      and you would think, if there was any such being, with all the hype and problems in humans, you would think it in the best interest of humans and supposed god to make itself KNOWN in a concrete and tangible way-Give us proof rather than just expecting some humans to believe other humans and the idiocy they spew.

      • isaac

        Proof huh? Shoot Jesus was walking around performing miracles right in front of people and they still didn’t believe. Faith is all you need. (-:

        • Rob Kirk

          Really, who told you he was? Do you believe anything people say or write? Do you have any proof other than your Bible that he did? “Faith is a poor substitute for reason” – (Thomas Jefferson)

          • betternthat

            Actually, Christian made enough of a splash to be noted by Jewish historians of the day, people who more than likely didn’t accept him as the Christ.

          • betternthat

            Autocorrect…Christ made enough of a splash.

          • Darren Osier

            Can you tell me where you found that quote from Jefferson? I’ve looked everywhere for it in any of his speeches and writings that are recorded. Thanks!

      • Joe Palweka

        If you’re ever criticizing folks for lack of civil discourse, people like you are responsible. Fully ok to dissent and disbelieve, but you cant resist insult. That really shows what you’re about. The people in my pew on Sunday mornings include the likes of people who, with their education and class, could buy and sell petty, ignorant people of your ilk.

        • Arturo

          Whos the ignoramus maximus here? Those who believe in tangible real in your face science? Like the way ebola strains evolve and the devastating effects of fracking produced methane. Or someone (like you) who believes in an imaginary sky spook just because it keeps your kids and spouse (chuckle) in line. Not to mention the cloud walking utopia that awaits you in the after life? To say this is even an argument is an insult to arguments!… Ok… try this next time you’re sitting in your church pew do something useful with the grey area between your ears… try to consider the speed of light and the vastness of space…. its not much, but its a start.

  • Bob Ritter

    Hi Mike. Guess we’re sitting out this dance (challenging the religious elements in the 2013 presidential inaugural ceremony). The U.S. is not a whole lot different from other countries that have good constitutions, but not regimes that uphold them. Still cannot get over the district and appellate courts saying that we didn’t have standing when every previous case recognized standing for those who experienced unwelcomed exposure to a government sponsorship of religion (via prayers or symbols). Best wishes. Bob Ritter

  • Jesus

    God Bless.

  • http://www.facebook.com/meehoo.jones Meehoo Jones

    Sounds a lot like Zen. I’m forgainst it.

  • Tim Smith

    Might i suggest an amendment to include all religious denominations, rather than simply Christian? I realise the influence of Christianity in the US, but given that the primary aim of secularism is the preservation of egalitarianism, shouldn’t all religions should be treated equally regardless of influence and demographics?

    • stormkite

      If you include “all religious denominations” you’re still leaving out atheists, agnostics, and those who do not find an anthropomorphic Deity. And you won’t go any further towards appeasing the problem children who object to the idea that their specific faith should be the only one allowed.

    • Rev. Renee

      not only are you alienating atheists and other anti-theists, but you cannot possibly acknowledge EVERY religion out there-there are thousands. You cannot have religion in gov’t. end of story.

    • MichelleM

      all denominations? the pagan list alone would take all day…. and still be in violation of the separation of church and state.. we should not be pledging to religions or countries or flags.. we should be pledging to be decent people regardless of such things..

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower

    I will not allow this site to stay THE COMMUNISTS ARE COMING

  • Ersatzreifen

    Although I don’t see it explained here, I’m assuming that restoring the Pledge means removal of the reference to God that was added to it. I would agree, however, I happen to know that the Pledge was invented by Francis Bellamy, a SOCIALIST Christian minister. Its purpose was to help socialize and centralize the school system.

    Just as I am opposed to imposing either theism or atheism on others, I also oppose the imposition of socialism and central authority. Therefore I oppose the mere “reform” of the Pledge. What I support is the total and absolute eradication of the socialist Pledge and the falsehoods it stands for.

    The crux of the issue isn’t religion, it’s FREEDOM. That’s the only important thing. FREEDOM to worship as you like, or not at all. FREEDOM to educate your kids as you see fit, not indoctrinating them into a socialist society where the central government demands your total obediance and worship.

    We don’t need to reform it, we need to eliminate it.

    Don’t pledge allegiance to a cloth flag, pledge it to your freedom-loving family, friends, and neighbors instead.
    Don’t pledge allegiance to a “republic” which doesn’t exist, and hasn’t since prior to 1913.
    Don’t pledge allegiance to one nation, or even to fifty, when none of them allow you actual liberty or real justice.

    We don’t need to reform it, we need to eliminate it, and restore our FREEDOM!

    • Rev. Renee

      I like Dr. Newdow’s statement when he was here in Colorado: “This is not about people who believe versus people who don’t believe. It’s about people who believe in equality versus people who don’t believe in equality.” ~Dr. Michael Newdow

    • Richard B Evans

      I would support this as well. It is a much longer shot at success though. Baby steps!

    • Stephen1015

      The United States of America has existed as a republic since 1776.

  • no name

    How about pledging allegiance to the planet, instead of one nation? Borders don’t unite anyway.

  • David Duncan

    You can’t be pro Christian and Pro atheist it just doesn’t work. For instance like gay marriage should not be decided based on Christian values. since not everybody is a christein

    • CherieClark

      You certainly can be pro both in so much as you respect the rights and beliefs or non-beliefs of others.

  • libby

    Only a fascist government forces its children to pledge allegiance to it. Is that really what we want the US to become? A fascist state? It is time to take god out of the pledge and take the pledge out of schools.

  • FightthePurpose

    Just leave it the way Eisenhower signed it to law as being. The term “under God” is not an indocriniation of religion. And I happen to know there is a God. I don’t need some atheist to tell me there isn’t one when they have no hope and not the Holy Spirit directing them.

    • Ed

      If you are in favor of the pledge as originally adopted, then you are referring to the 1942 version congress passed into law. This version excludes the phrase ‘under god’.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pledge_of_Allegiance#Changes

      • eric

        i am in favor of a pledge that my president put into effect in 1953. if you were to take one phrase out because a group of people don’t like it then whats the purpose of even having a government. we all have things we don’t like. does that mean we should just cut it out? if we cut this out of the pledge off allegiance, we have to change a majority of great historical documents. the constitution, the Gettysburg address, our declaration of independence, our money, and even various national monuments. under god wasn’t put in for a religious statement but as a statement to counter communism. even if you don’t like it the pledge of allegiance should be said out of respect. if you don’t respect our country then get out. you will learn to respect the freedoms our country has. not a lot of other country s have it as good as us.

        • Jon

          The government is not allowed to have a stance on religion one way or the other. It’s supposed to remain neutral. Having God on our money and in our pledge undermines what the Constitution actually says.

          “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”

          Those words are in the First Amendment for a reason: so that America doesn’t become a country ruled by one religion.

          Also, not liking the fact that God is mentioned in the pledge does not equal not respecting this country. It’s quite the opposite, actually.

        • Rev. Renee

          why should we keep a phrase just because some people like it? The purpose of gov’t has NOTHING to do with religion or your personal god or beliefs. And you should really do your homework to have a better understanding of all of our history. Our leaders haven’t always been perfect, or right. But America HAS ALWAYS been a melting pot of many belief systems and view points that have not always been represented or respected. We are a work in progress. We are evolving. And we will continue to improve, until our society is a safe place for everyone of all belief systems to be who they are.

    • hiyunneh

      And where is your evidence that there is a God and/or a Holy Spirit? Others “happen to know” that there is but one god, Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet without evidence.

      • Rev. Renee

        actually, Islam worships the god of Abraham-the same god that Christians and Jews worship-they just use a different name for this god.

    • Rev. Renee

      I happen to KNOW that there is no god, no deity, nothing to worship and certainly nothing that is any better than me. You do not “know” that there is anything because there is no such being that make’s it’s existence known in concrete and tangible ways to ANYONE and blindly believing what other humans say or put into writing is simply idiocy. Furthermore, this idea that any being who supposedly created EVERYTHING and EVERYONE would decide that it ONLY likes ONE country and ONLY the sinners of that country versus the good people of any other country is not logical. Just because YOU are pro-your country doesn’t mean any ethereal being favors your country and its sinners over the citizens of any other country. You’ve been drinking the religious coolaid blindly for way too long. But if you want to believe in your deity-you’re so lucky! Because you live in the USA where you are allowed to CHOOSE what you believe and what books you want to apply to your life -but the rest of us ALSO live in the USA and we ALSO get to choose! You get to choose only for yourself-not for others.
      But that is not what this website is for-it’s about EQUALITY in our country. And since not everyone subscribes to any deity or the same deity (s) you cannot have this exclusion of folks who believe differently. Not in America. The under god wasn’t added until the red scare in the 50s and never should have been. We all know that former leaders make mistakes. Eisenhower, for all the good he did, wasn’t perfect, and wasn’t right on this issue.

  • Lee

    From today’s Second Circuit opinion in Newdow v. Peterson “The bearer of currency is thus not required to publicly advertise the national motto.” This quote says it all: “NATIONAL MOTTO.” Damn lying spin-doctors! Does not ‘require’ to advertise, but the advertisement is right there, thanks be to the state! It’s like being forced to get a state-sanctioned circumcision and the state saying it’s not wrong because it’s under your pants the whole time! Wait until the Flying Spaghetti Monster hears about this.

  • Causality Spacetime

    FEEL FREE NOT TO WORSHIP YOUR ENEMIES AND SING SONGS OF PRAISE TO THOSE OF THE KINGDOM. THINK ABOUT IT.

  • John Kieffer

    Hello – former screen-name “Vietnamvet-Bright” on this site’s old forum from many years ago.

  • JS156721

    Petition to the US GOVERNMENT to restore the pledge!

    http://wh.gov/iaNhU

  • CK

    the words ‘under God’ were added by congress out of fear of Communism, declaring us a fear based country, this is weakness, and I do not partake….and religion was merely the vehicle, not the culprit. To ‘restore’ means to put back in original form, honoring the intent of the author, where the words ‘under the flag of the United States’ used to exist in this pledge of allegiance. But in 1954, our own Gov’t. removed these very patriotic set of words and inserted ‘under God’, believing this would be better for the country than ‘under the flag…”. Absurd. The injury is that non-theists now lose their right to be fully patriotic, as intended by an already authored pledge, and this quite a significant phrasing of the pledge, being removed, ought to support any claim made today, as a successful motion against religion may not ever be achieved. I’m not sure how Michael Newdow approached his case, but a successful motion to support a patriots right to a better ‘Pledge of Allegiance’ seems proper, un-arguable, leaves religion out of a potential court case, and an injury to non-theists if the pledge is not amended.

    • Jamie Hicks

      boo hoo for feally soooo butthurt that they have zero control over issues.With all their so called intelligence and pragmatic thinking, one might assume they’re on to something..NOT LOL

  • Agamemnon_man

    I am visiting Indiana and noticed many license plates with the saying “in god we trust.” Not all license plates show this phrase only some. I would bet that those who pay for or request these plates that include “god” are Christian and non Christians do not attach this type to their vehicles. This statistics would prove this is a religious symbol and strengthen a legal case trying to remove “in god we trust” from money and govern ment issued license plates.

  • Bill Richardson

    Our National Anthem, 4th Stanza, Dates to 1814,

    O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand
    Between their lov’d home and the war’s desolation!
    Blest with vict’ry and peace may the heav’n rescued land
    Praise the power that hath made and preserv’d us a nation!
    Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
    And this be our motto – “In God is our trust,”
    And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
    O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

  • Jamie Hicks

    Poor paaaaathetic excuse of human being, starting with the paaaatetic excuse of a man who actually thinks he can make a difference LMMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Move the phuck to Russia or Iran if you all are so against it…your panties have twisted your brains as well!!

  • Sandy Bennett

    Logical proof of Monotheism & the Holographic Universe explained. Theos – The Supreme Good

    Time and space must exist before matter can be created and only an
    animate entity can conceive of space-time; space-time must be a
    stabilized and uniform condition before matter can form thus, monotheism
    is a Truth.
    ‘The Universal Laws of Physics’ and the
    characteristics of elements which are both uniform as well as permanent;
    are controlled by an animate entity by reason, that space-time is
    functionally active, stable and growing. These characteristics combined
    are indicative of a living entity only, thus, pantheism is a reality.

    For time and space to remain stable as well as the uniform ‘laws of
    universal physics’ to be prevailing, could only occur with an animate
    omnipresent and omnipotent influence.
    Atheists cannot explain in
    satisfactory terms why space-time remains stable or why there are
    complex and stable universal laws of physics.
    Those who believe the beauty in nature happened by mere chance are being unrealistic and lack good sense.
    Did the complexity of the DNA molecule and the Fibonacci series happen by mere chance or Intelligent Design?

    Atheists contribute to the community nothing but emptiness and
    misdirection while remaining arrogant to the scientific facts and logic.
    They should try to be open-minded, and face the reality of the universe
    being organic in nature.
    Erwin Schrodinger who mathematically
    proved that there is no separation, and everything is in the same space
    and time, it just appears far away. (12 August 1887 – 4 January 1961)
    Awards: Nobel Prize in Physics, Max Planck Medal.
    “Consciousness
    cannot be accounted for in physical terms. For consciousness is
    absolutely fundamental. It cannot be accounted for in terms of anything
    else.”
    “What we observe as material bodies and forces are nothing
    but shapes and variations in the structure of space.” Erwin Schrodinger

    Holographic Universe: Cardiff researchers could herald a new era in
    fundamental physics Media Release Issued: 3rd February 2009 Cardiff
    University researchers who are part of a British-German team searching
    the depths of space to study gravitational waves, may have stumbled on
    one of the most important discoveries in physics according to an
    American physicist. Craig Hogan, a physicist at Fermilab Centre for
    Particle Astrophysics in Illinois is convinced that he has found proof
    in the data of the gravitational wave detector GEO600 of a holographic
    Universe – and that his ideas could explain mysterious noise in the
    detector data that has not been explained so far. Feb. 2009. Recommended
    viewing on YouTube – BBC Documentary 2015 – The Simulation Hypothesis
    2015.
    Scientists Prove Existence of God,” German daily Die Welt – Oct 16, 2013

    That is where Christoph Benzmüller of Berlin’s Free University and his
    colleague, Bruno Woltzenlogel Paleo of the Technical University in
    Vienna, come in. Using an ordinary MacBook computer, they have shown
    that Gödel’s proof was correct — at least on a mathematical level — by
    way of higher modal logic.
    Having a dull day? Spare a thought for
    the Universe – it just found out that to outsiders it always looks the
    one colour … and that colour’s beige! by Karl S. Kruszelnicki.
    Scientists Confirm That Reality is an Illusion Our 3D Universe Is a Hologram (the size of a green pea). – YouTube
    Recommended viewing on YouTube – BBC Documentary 2015 – The Simulation Hypothesis 2015.

    On Jan. 17, 2000 at 2pm, while crossing a river bridge in Burswood on
    my bicycle, I observed a velvet textured beige pearl covering the sun.
    Within the entity there were containers in the shape of elongated,
    seven-pointed Koch snowflake fractal crystals immersed in a white misty
    light traveling in a ten o’clock direction. I later deduced that the
    light flashes on the inner space of the crystals were a binary language
    conversion pertaining to the senses of all mortals, that is, a
    holographic universe.

  • Steelangel

    Son of the Living God saves, Atheists don’t. They instill doubt in you. In these perilous times, who would you bank on?

  • Cankles

    God hates Athiests

    • ILLYANA ENNETT

      But we don’t hate gods. I don’t think it’s possible to hate things that don’t exist.

    • suziequzie61

      God doesn’t hate people…He hates our sin! God doesn’t BELIEVE in atheists!

  • Jeff

    It’s sad were even having these discussions, if you don’t like this country, leave it! Did any of you commenting here serve in the US military? Did any of you loose a limb? This country was founded by God fearing men and I believe this is why so many decide to protect it, many giving their life. NOT so bozo’s like you with your atheistic progressive ideas can diminish it!

    • ILLYANA ENNETT

      It was not. And I know for a fact that all in the military are not Xians. My father, grandfather, stepfather and husband for four!

  • Daniel Mullarkey

    Agnosticism, Atheism, Humanism, and Freethought should be counted as secular cultural groups because the label is accurate and because cultural groups are often considered to be akin to religion for federal constitutional purposes. Keep up the good work and have a nice day. 🙂

  • Jim Wursthorn

    Our founders knew from experience that govt and religion didn’t mix. They also knew that our relationship with our republic must be separated from our relationship with God.
    E PLURIBUS UNUM from many one was replaced.
    Our pledge was our promise ONE NATION INDIVISIBLE, and it was changed. Has our original motto and pledge been more relevant than it is today? From many, one. One nation, indivisible. The victory for humanity will come when believers own their faith and come together to renounce their Creator’s presence on vehicles of law and trade.!

  • Daniel Mullarkey

    If Michael Newdow were to take on the Texas blue law of 21 as the age of consent for sex and replace it with age 18 for instance, he might be able to garner more popular support for secular causes including removing “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance.

  • Carl Silverman

    Sorry to see this page go stale. Wishing my best to Mike for his valiant efforts.

  • Jay McHue

    This website is so dead, just like atheists' plan to "restore the pledge."
    XD