Dr Pepper under fire for ‘Godless’ Pledge: ‘The Dr Pepper soft drink firm is drawing criticism from religious groups for omitting the phrase “under God” in an abbreviated version of the Pledge of Allegiance on its “patriot can.”

The company began distribution of over 41 million of the promotional cans in a dozen states last November. A statement from Dr Pepper said that the special graphic presentation was designed “to show the world that we are a united nation of people who place a high value upon freedom.” The can features a portrait of the Statue of Liberty with the phrase “One Nation … Indivisible.” ‘ [via randomWalks] The Dr Pepper (the period after the ‘Dr’ was eliminated in the ’50’s, you know) website is here.