"Under God" In The Pledge

     Should the words "under God" be in the US Pledge of Allegiance?  Does the words "under God" violate the First Amendment's Establishment Clause?  Is the Pledge of Allegiance a religious exercise?  There are numerous questions that come about when this topic is spoken upon.  I personally think the Pledge of Alleigiance does violate the First Amendment's Establishment Clause.  I also feel as if it should not be said in public schools, especially by younger children because most do not completely conprehend what is being said.

    
The US Pledge of Allegiance was written by a baptist minister, in 1892, as an oath of loyalty to the national flag.  It had been modified four times and is now required by state law to be offered in public schools.  When it first came about, it was also accompanied by a salute but later was changed to a hand-over-the-heart movement.   It wasn't until 1954 when they decide to throw in the "under God" part, from then on the question was asked.  Now it's your turn to decide.  Do you think the now modified version of the Pledge is unconstitution and violates the First Amendment?

HEAVEN CANT WAIT: Is The Pledge of Allegiance Unconstitutional?

This video explains different people's point of view on wether or not they think it is unconstitutional.



Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pledge_of_Allegiance
http://undergod.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000065