I'm pagan, and while these don't particularly bother me, I never stood for or said the pledge of allegiance in school for just this reason. I would rather see religion and politics completely separated, and I admire this man for taking the time to stand up for what he believes in. I hope it will be the first step towards getting religion removed from other things too. (Yes, even the almighty dollar)

Oh, and if you want your kids to pray in school, there are plenty of religious private schools! I became pagan around fourth grade when I started actually researching different religions, and the more I learn the happier I am. I was as stubborn then as I am now, and I probably would have walked out and not looked back.