Holding: The reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance is a recognition of the religious history of the nation and not an affirmation of God Himself, and the pledge is voluntary allowing students to opt out for religious reasons.
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Religious Liberty 2010 – A Year in Review December 30, 2010
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9th Circuit Upholds the Term 'God' in Pledge and on Currency March 21, 2010
Newdow v. Rio Linda Union School District (05-17257) is a Education case in 2010. The court held that the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance is a recognition of the religious history of the nation and not an affirmation of God Himself, and the pledge is voluntary allowing students to opt out for religious reasons.