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The original pledge ,written by a Christian, does not contain a reference to god. That was added later after lobbying by the Knights of Columbus (Catholic men's group) and Protestants. As an aside, the author of the pledge was a socialist.

In God We Trust is also the nation's official motto and was passed as an anti -Communism measure. They stupidly believed that adding 'god' to everything would prevent Communism.

So yes, it should be removed. The original motto was "E Pluribus Unum" ("from many, one"). Why not go back to that?!

"god" can be anything though.

I disagree. It's quite obvious that the god mentioned in America is Christian given the history.

Do you feel alienated? Do you feel guilty? I don't know why, if you were comfortable in your disbelief in God, you'd care at all. My dad is an atheist and he doesn't feel alienated.

Unfortunately many Christians today think that building monuments to god and putting his name on everything makes them more pious. Instead of living the Christian life, they build idols. It's one thing to erect a large cross on private property, it's quite another to print a religious message on the national currency.

In this case, Christians falsely portray removing god from governmental functions as a restriction to practicing their faith. It has nothing to do with being fragile in one's non-belief.

Once you allow one religion a foot in the door, you may find yourself having to allow others in as well, further eroding the secular framework of the country. For example, the UK now allows Sharia civil courts because they previously allowed Jewish ones.

Religious moderates may be fine, but it's the fanatics that make and enforce the laws once the religion gains power. Liberals that fold like an accordian to Muslim demands seem to forget this.

. I wonder do the people that feel this way also feel like they should protest to be able to work on days where religious holidays are observed and their jobs give them time off. Are some offended by Christmas presents? Or like...does anyone want to make the USPS bring them mail on Sunday? How far does this need for separation of church and state REALLY go?

Private businesses have the right to set their own schedules. If nobody is going to shop on a certain day, then the business isn't going to lose money by opening up. Lots of people already work Sundays and holidays. Also secular people may have parties and other family events to attend. People may not believe in the Pagan and Christian aspects of Yule, but they still put up a tree, exchange gifts, and have family meals.

As for governmental operations, I doubt they want to incur the expense of being open an extra day. But if they were to do that, it would be no different than working for a private business.

Blue laws certainly should be abolished. There is no secular reason why alcohol and other items are restricted or cannot be purchased on Sundays.