In Elk Grove Unified School Dist. v. Newdow, an atheist, Michael Newdow, opposed his daughter's recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance because it included the words "under God." The Supreme Court rejected the case because of a technicality, but elsewhere, references to God are slowly being eclipsed from American public life, often under the banner of "separation of church and state." Below, we've included Christianity Today's full coverage of the Pledge Supreme Court case, as well as some other related church/state issues.

One Nation Under God—Sort of
We've got bigger problems than the Pledge of Allegiance.
A Christianity Today editorial | posted 01/07/2004

A Crack in the Wall
Two recent books help explain Thomas Jefferson's intent for "separation of church and state."
A Christianity Today Editorial | posted 10/10/2002

Is Patriotism Dead?
The day that patriotism ceases, that day we will have ceased to be a people.
A Christianity Today Editorial | posted 7/3/01

Weblog: Supreme Shocker—'Under God' Stays Because of a Technicality
Supreme Court says Michael Newdow doesn't have authority to speak for his daughter. Plus: Reactions from conservative Christian advocacy organizations.
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 06/14/2004 2:30 p.m.

Weblog: Atheist Dad in 'Under God' Case Literally Applauded, But Likely to Lose
Supreme Court justices will probably overturn ruling, but maybe without addressing Pledge issues.
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/25/2004

Weblog: Full 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds 'under God' decision
Ban goes into effect next Monday
Compiled by Ted Olsen and Todd Hertz | posted 03/03/2003

Weblog: Court Reaffirms Decision Against Pledge's 'Under God'
U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says atheist father was right to sue over "under God".
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 12/05/2002

Weblog: Anti-'Under God' Atheist Takes on Congressional Chaplains
Michael Newdow hopes lightning strikes twice.
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/30/2002

Weblog: American Family Association Pushes Pledge Amendment
Plus: AFA hopes for ten million signatures to protect "under God."
Compiled by Todd Hertz | posted 07/18/2002

Weblog: Pledge Girl's Mom: "We Love the Lord"
Mother of the child in Pledge of Allegiance case speaks out.
Compiled by Todd Hertz | posted 07/16/2002

Books & Culture Corner: The Pledge Controversy
Asking the wrong questions?
By John Perry | posted 07/08/2002

Weblog: Girl in Pledge Case Is Christian Who Attends Calvary Chapel
Michael Newdow's daughter "loves the Lord," says pastor Chuck Smith.
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/05/2002

Weblog: Vouchers, Pledge Decisions Spark National Conversation on Church and State
A collection of links to commentary and news articles from newspapers, magazines, and other websites.
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 06/28/2002

Federal Appeals Court Says 'Under God' in Pledge of Allegiance Is Unconstitutional
Schools can't ask children to swear loyalty to monotheism, says Ninth Circuit panel.
By Ted Olsen | posted 06/27/2002

Christian History Corner: Should We Fight for 'Under God'?
The right approach to these two little words may not be obvious.
By Collin Hansen | posted 06/04/2004

Weblog: Supreme Court Rejects Bible Club, Grad Speech, and Fetal Homicide Cases
Plus: Ten Commandments on tour, a cross dispute in Florida, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 10/08/2003

Is God an American Institution?
The Ninth Circuit Court's decision is about more than the mention of God in a patriotic ritual, it goes to the heart of the debate about our nation's spiritual heritage.
By John W. Whitehead | posted 06/27/2002

Why Separation of Church and State Is Still a Good Idea
(Even if it may not be what the Founders had in mind).
By Alan Wolfe | Books & Culture, September/October 2002

Can We Still Pledge Allegiance?
Recent Supreme Court decisions have short-circuited the democratic process.
By Charles Colson & Nancy Pearcey | posted 04/28/1997

Long Ago, Far Away
Those who seek to define the separation of church and state should also consider the separation of 2002 and 1789.
By Elesha Coffman | posted 07/05/2002