The Freedom From Religion Foundation went to federal court in Missouri to sue over the phrase “So help me, God” on tax forms, on behalf of a plaintiff in Christian County in 1998. The case was dismissed from federal court since it concerned taxes. The Foundation refiled in state court in 1999. In April 2001, the judge ruled against the Foundation, but ordered that the plaintiff or other citizens be allowed to cross out “So help me God.”
April 30, 2001
