I have numerous people who have expressed a willingness to be plaintiffs. Michael Newdow More Quotes by Michael Newdow More Quotes From Michael Newdow A lot of God-loving people think that killing people who don't agree with them is OK. Michael Newdow killingpeoplethinking There's a principle here and I'm hoping the court will uphold this principle so that we can finally go back and have every American want to stand up, face the flag, place their hand over their heart and pledge to one nation, indivisible, not divided by religion, with liberty and justice for all. Michael Newdow justice-for-allhearthands I believe in the Constitution. The Constitution says that government isn't supposed to be infusing religion into our society, and so I asked to have that upheld. Michael Newdow atheismgovernmentbelieve Most people I know I think agree and even many theists agree with this. We don't want government involved. When atheists become the majority in this country, I don't think the theists are going to be glad to have "one nation under no God" inserted in the Pledge of Allegiance. Michael Newdow atheistcountrythinking One day I was just looking at the coins is what brought this up. I saw "In God We Trust" on my coins. I said, "I don't trust in God," what is this? And I recalled there was something in the Constitution that said you're not allowed to do that and so I did some research. And as soon as I did the research, I realized the law seemed to be on my side and I filed the suit. It's a cool thing to do. Everyone should try it. Michael Newdow atheismlawtrying Obviously, I'll keep fighting to uphold the Constitution. Michael Newdow constitutionfighting This issue is whether or not our government should be infusing religion into the public schools. Our churches are very strong in this nation and I think that's great and everybody should have the ability to worship as he or she sees fit. I choose to worship not believing in God and government should not thrust a religious idea down my throat. Michael Newdow strongreligiousbelieve I think the Constitution has been upheld. I think they made the right decision. Michael Newdow atheismdecisionthinking I feel like I am not an American in the eyes of my government because of their religious beliefs. I think that is un-American. Michael Newdow eyereligiousthinking Supreme Court Justice Anton Scalia should be commended for acknowledging that his views are so strong that - should the Pledge case reach the Supreme Court - he wouldn't be able to maintain the requisite impartiality. Michael Newdow strongviewsjustice He's a smart man, so I am assuming he will do it. Michael Newdow smartatheismmen I don't think people understand - atheists are really a disenfranchised minority in this country. There are six constitutions right now - state constitutions - that say things like what South Carolina says that, "No person who denies the existence of a supreme being shall hold any office under this Constitution." Michael Newdow constitutiondenyoffice It's one of the nice things about this nation that when the Constitution is violated, if it affects you, you can bring a suit. Michael Newdow constitutionsuitsnice Those who deny the existence of a supreme being have been turned into second-class citizens by a government that continuously sends messages that 'real Americans' believe in God. Michael Newdow governmentrealbelieve A federal judge did as he was supposed to do and upheld the Constitution. We should be thankful that we have judiciary that will do that. Michael Newdow being-thankfulthankfulnessjudging But in America, if you're an atheist, you lose. Michael Newdow atheismatheistamerica Government needs to stay out of the religion business altogether. Michael Newdow governmentneeds I choose to worship not believing in God and government should not thrust a religious idea down my throat. Michael Newdow governmentreligiousbelieve I was considering running for political office. Michael Newdow politicalofficerunning I brought this case because I am an atheist and this offends me, and I have the right to bring up my daughter without God being imposed into her life by her schoolteachers. Michael Newdow atheismdaughteratheist
