Actually the orginal Pledge of Allegiance never had the words "under god" in it, even tho it was written by a Baptist minister named Francis Bellamy (1855 - 1931).
This is how is should read:
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'I pledge allegiance to my Flag and (to*) the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.' [ * 'to' added in October, 1892. ]
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http://history.vineyard.net/pledge.htm
I find it interesting that even Bellamy's grandaughter said he wouldn't have approved of the change adding the words "under god".
On a side note, as a highschooler, I chose not to say those words, because I didn't think it had a place in the public school system, but I really dislike the use of our court system to change what is really a non-issue. I'd rather have the school spend the money on supplies for the teachers, not new cars for the lawyers.