Recently, an atheist from California attempted to have all references to God removed from Obama’s swearing-in ceremony (to be held tomorrow).
Then last Thursday, a judge denied the request.
The judge, Reggie B. Walton, denied Michael Newdow’s request saying that the speech was no different from prayers held in the Supreme Court. This was Newdow’s third attempt at having religious references removed from presidential inaugurations, according to Religion News Service.
One of Newdow’s lawyers said, “This case is not about atheists merely feeling offended. There is real harm…violating the principle of separation of church and state, which is the basis for our religious liberty.
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