The Congress. as all of us know. begins its daily sessions with prayer in both House and Senate. The Supreme Court itself. since the days of John Marshall. has opened each days deliberations with the supplication. "God. save the United States and this Honorable Court." Our very coinage carries the words. "In God We Trust." The President takes his oath of office with his hand upon the Holy Bible. The oaths taken by naturalized citizens. by public officials. and by witnesses in our courts. end with the words. "So help me God." The recognition and supplication of deity is thus inherent in almost every phase of our public life. Apparently speaking of these practices. Justice Douglas expressed his opinion that "it is an unconstitutional undertaking whatever form it takes." I think Justice Douglas is wrong in his interpretation of the Constitution.
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