Reply #19: He just doesn't think that the president should take an oath for the country using God

[Hellataz]

It's not an unreasonable request, Granted Obama has his right to religious freedom, however, if they are using religious speech to swear him into a PUBLIC office, then this man has a right to be protest. If Obama was just going to have a prayer recited as part of the inauguration, then fine, but to swear to God as a standard to hold yourself up to while serving AMERICA, should not be permitted. It sends the message that anyone not believing in God is not part of the America he plans to govern.

It may seem petty to you, but atheists and agnostics (which i am) have a right to feel that their government will be led by the will of ALL americans, not the bible. You can't blame some atheists for having a bad taste in their mouth where government and religion coming together is concerned.

I don't know the exact motivation behind this man's complaint, nor do I begrudge Obama for his religious beliefs. but it's about time that this tie that binds church and state be broken. Religion is a PERSONAL choice and should have no influence in public office, it should be kept to one's self.