Opponents Of Religion In Inaugurations Lose Fight

May 7, 2010

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Beliefnet

Wire Service: AP

http://blog.beliefnet.com/news/2010/05/opponents-of-religion-in-inaug.php

Atheists who oppose prayer and other religious elements in presidential inaugurations have lost a case in a federal appeals court.

A three-judge panel on Friday upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit that sought to stop Barack Obama from using the words "so help me God" when he took the oath of office last year. Those who sued also wanted to stop ministers from saying prayers at Obama's inauguration and wanted the court to eliminate religion from future inaugurations.