Everytime an agnostic/atheist states their beliefs, they are expected to sublimate their beliefs over another religion's because it's not valid enough. So, if we take a stand against pledging to God it's a huge deal. We always come out looking bad.

I get sick and tired of that "there are no atheists in foxholes" rhetoric. You wanna know what? I have had three close family members die, and not once did they revoke their lifelong held beliefs and start crying out for Jesus. They lived their lives in utter dignity and grace, and if there is an afterlife (which no one can prove or disprove) they will in good standing. It's like Casper & Kitty says: stop getting so stuck on Bible quotes and defending what you believe. The life you lead is example enough. I'm sick of this patronizing "one day you'll believe or you'll roast". I don't see any of the "non-believers" casting consequences on the "believers".