The judge ruled in her 24-page opinion that the phrase "under God" was not a religious truth.
Citing previous opinions, she said that the daily flag salute and pledge in schools are "clearly designed to inculcate patriotism and to instill a recognition of the blessings conferred by orderly government under the constitutions of the state and nation."
MORE: http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/06/11/superior-court-judge-affirms-use-pledge-allegiance-under-god-mass-schools/6xU0tH39ZzqVI6ZHKIRupN/story.html
See also...
Humanists Will Appeal "under God" Ruling
http://www.americanhumanist.org/news/details/2012-06-humanists-will-appeal-under-god-ruling
Atheist Family Loses Lawsuit to Have 'Under God' Removed From the Pledge of Allegiance
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/atheist-family-loses-lawsuit-to-have-under-god-removed-from-the-pledge-of-allegiance/
Atheist Family Loses Lawsuit To Remove 'Under God' From Pledge
http://connecticut.cbslocal.com/2012/06/11/atheist-family-loses-lawsuit-to-remove-under-god-from-pledge/
