Orlando, FL--Delegates at the 2006 convention of the Knights of Columbus, the world's largest lay Catholic organization, adopted a resolution defending the constitutionality of the words "under God" in the U.S.Orlando, FL -- Delegates at the 2006 convention of the Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus, American Roman Catholic society for men, founded (1882) at New Haven, Conn. (where its headquarters are still located), by Father Michael J. McGivney. , the world's largest lay Catholic organization, adopted a resolution defending the constitutionality of the words "under God" in the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance, in full, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, oath that proclaims loyalty to the United States. and its national symbol. . They are currently involved in defending a challenge to the phrase, brought by an atheist ATHEIST. One who denies the existence of God. 2. As atheists have not any religion that can bind their consciences to speak the truth, they are excluded from being witnesses. Bull. N. P. 292; 1 Atk. 40; Gilb. Ev. 129; 1 Phil. Ev. 19. See also, Co. Litt. 6 b. , in a California court (K. of C. News, Aug. 3, 2006). |
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