This's insane! "Lawsuit seeks to take 'so help me God' out of inaugural". 2 far?

The "so help me God" phrase is not required by the Constitution, more a tradition or personal choice. It is also not required that they place their hand on a bible or any other book. They also have the choice to swear or affirm. I am a firm believer in the separation of church and state. But in the case of an inauguration I feel it is a point directly between the individual as incoming President and the people of the United States and the individual should be able to choose the manor in which he/she is inaugurated to the office. If Obama chooses to include the phrase then that is his right of free speech. No one is forcing him to say it but no one should take away his right to say it either.

Actually it seems to be up to the president whether he says "so help me God" The oath is found in Article II, Section 1, clause 8 of the U.S. Constitution: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." It seems that not all the presidents used the phrase until FDR. Also not all the presidents swore on the Bible. In my opinion Obama should not use the phrase unless he really wants God's help

The words "so help me God" do not appear in the oath of office as written in the US constitution. It has been added at the discretion of most of the presidents and should probably continue to be the choice of the man being inaugurated.

There are more Christians than atheist so why should we bow to the demands of a few. If they do not wish to hear the word God then close their ears when the word God is spoken.The way things are going the Muslims might try to get the word Alla put in instead of God.

i think this is not the correct way. we should respect the persons who have their own religious beleif .we should not disturb the other's feelings .