It was during a time of great bloodshed that this was added (the American Civil War).
The under God was added either during or just after World War II, which was not a very blood letting for the United States, but there was about 100 million deaths worldwide from it, and Communism spread like wildfire after it.
Of course, then there is the case of PRAYER being done away with. This country has gone to hell since that time -- circa early 1960's. There was at least some morality left in the country at that time. Harder to find these days...
How many babies have been killed since abortion has been legalized? 40 million and counting?
More single parent Mom's than families having babies after the parents are FIRST married...
Silly me to think that God, Family, and Country are important...
Advocating historical accuracy is in no way advocating a secular nation. The socialist source of the pledge as allegiance to the State is a fact. Deal with it as you will. I prefer to heed Matthew 5:33-37 instead.