The Pledge of Allegiance was written by a Baptist Minister known as Francis Bellamy. The first pledge was published September 8, 1892. President Benjamin Harrison approved the Pledge and approved it to be recited in Public Schools on October 12, 1892. In 1923 the National Flag Conference changed the words "my Flag" to " the Flag of the United States" and the words "of America" were added a year later. This was to make the immigrants fully understand which flag reference was being made. The pledge became the National Pledge on June 22, 1942. The words "under God" was recongnized and thought to be appropriately added to our pledge after Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in the early 1950's. President Dwight Eisenhower and the National Congress approved and passed the bill about adding the new words to our pledge on June 14, 1954 (Flag Day). After the bill was passed Eisnenhower quoted... "These words "under God" will remind Americans that despite our great physical strength we must remian humble. They will help us to keep constantly in our minds and hearts the spiritual and moral principals which alone give dignity to man, and upon which our way of life is founded."
In our society today we have religions who don't believe in God. They believe that they are being offended by Christians and other religions who spiritually believe in God. There is an up roaring conflict between the believers and the non-believers about the words "under God" being kept in our pledge. The religions/cultures are saying the pledge was meant to be an expresssion of patriotism, not a religious faith.
Past down from many generations we have known the words "under God" to be recited in our pledge. This historical document has been in affect for the past fifty years. Throught this journey there has been no problem with the way our pledge has been recited. Today the minority of our Country does not believe in God and does not want the words "under God" being recited in our pledge. Taking God out of the pledge is inapprotriate because the majority of our nation prefers it to remain the same. In the past majority always rules. Immigrants first came to this Country to pursue thier own religous beliefs. This is a free Country and every person has the right to worship any God of their choice. Also, they have the right not to say "under God" while others are reciting the pledge. A recent poll by the CNN news shows that out of every ten Americans nine believe the words "under God" should remain in the Pledge of Allegiance and believe that it is acceptable for the governmanet to promote religious expression, as long as not specific religion is mentioned. This is a proven fact to the non-believers that not only does our Nation believe in God we stand under God!
In our society today we have religions who don't believe in God. They believe that they are being offended by Christians and other religions who spiritually believe in God. There is an up roaring conflict between the believers and the non-believers about the words "under God" being kept in our pledge. The religions/cultures are saying the pledge was meant to be an expresssion of patriotism, not a religious faith.
Past down from many generations we have known the words "under God" to be recited in our pledge. This historical document has been in affect for the past fifty years. Throught this journey there has been no problem with the way our pledge has been recited. Today the minority of our Country does not believe in God and does not want the words "under God" being recited in our pledge. Taking God out of the pledge is inapprotriate because the majority of our nation prefers it to remain the same. In the past majority always rules. Immigrants first came to this Country to pursue thier own religous beliefs. This is a free Country and every person has the right to worship any God of their choice. Also, they have the right not to say "under God" while others are reciting the pledge. A recent poll by the CNN news shows that out of every ten Americans nine believe the words "under God" should remain in the Pledge of Allegiance and believe that it is acceptable for the governmanet to promote religious expression, as long as not specific religion is mentioned. This is a proven fact to the non-believers that not only does our Nation believe in God we stand under God!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
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The words "under God" reaffirm the foundation of this great country. I feel that to let God slip from our culture will lead to the downfall of our nation.
In my opinion the words "under god" should always be left in the pledge. our country was started with the understanding of being "one nation under god" and that is how it should always be.
What would the pledge of allegiance be without those words "under god"? It wouldn't be. Simple as that. When you think or say the pledge of allegiance, you automatically know that its "under god"... one nation... under god... whether you believe in god or not, you probably worship some god. I dont know... I think it should stay.
I think it should stay, we are supposed to be respectful of other religions, so why can't others be respectful of what we believe in, it shouldn't be taken out just because certain people don't believe in God. We live in a free country and have rights and if you choose not to say it then ok, but you are right it shouldn't be taken out.
I think it should stay. The majority belives in it and it should remain as it is. If we are made to take it out. Isnt that restricting our beliefs and forcing us to do something against our will.
I think the words under god should stay
I believe that God should be left in the pledge. America needs reminded that we are under God. I know alot of people belive differently but I believe in God so I would not like the pledge to be different.
One of my favorite arguments... "the majority of Americans". In the theoretical situation that the majority of Americans followed the jedi code (was the least offensive thing I could think of to make a point), would it be acceptable to modify the pledge to "one nation bound by the force" rather then "under God"?
As a side note, since a comment was made about respect for religions, were you aware that a decade ago people were getting detention/suspended for school for refraining to say the pledge, even if they stood up for it? I'm not suprised with the uproar over it - when people have to fight for the right to be respected, some strong personalities come out of the madness.
However, back to point, I do believe the pledge should remain the same, even as a non-Christian, so long as people respect my right to avoid saying "under God". Not for the majority or any personal agenda, but simply because its tradition. Our society needs a bit more of that...
I think the words "under God" should definately stay in there. That's what was always there, there's no need changing it. If we tried to make everyone happy, well, it just wouldn't be possible
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