Thu, Oct 16, 2003 - Page 6 News List

Supreme Court to rule on Pledge of Allegiance

NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , WASHINGTON

From a constitutional standpoint, the words "under God" were just as objectionable as a statement that "we are a nation `under Jesus,' a nation `under Vishnu,' a nation `under Zeus,' or a nation `under no god,' because none of these professions can be neutral with respect to religion," the majority ruled in an opinion written by Judge Alfred Goodwin.

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