The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an atheist’s legal challenge to the national motto “In God We Trust” imprinted on U.S. currency, thereby letting a federal appeals court ruling that the references to God are constitutional stand, reportsLifeSiteNews.com. The case was brought by Michael Newdow, an atheist who has brought repeated legal action against the federal government over references to God. Newdow was dubbed by TIME magazine as “America’s least favorite atheist” and also has legal action pending against the federal government claiming that the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional, because it states that the United States is one nation “under God.” The San Francisco Chronicle reports that a three-judge appeals panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals under Judge Carlos Bea had ruled against Newdow, quoting prior court precedent that stated the national motto has a “patriotic or ceremonial character” and “no theological or ritualistic impact.” The same appeals court panel also ruled the Pledge of Allegiance “under God” reference as constitutional. Newdow has also appealed that case to the U.S. Supreme Court. To read the full story, click here.
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