How many of yall b'lieve that the phrase "Under God" should be taken out of the Pledge of Allegiance?

Question

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice 4 all.

i'm not from texas or anything, i just say yall alot...so sue me...lol (for those of u who were curious)

Answer 1

I don't say "Under God" because it was inserted as a result of right wing politics around 1954. I don't say "indivisible" either, becasue the right to leave the USA state-by-state is included in the Constitution itself.

I mumble the part about "justice for all" considering the nightmare our legal system represents for our minorities.

Answer 2

I say take it out. It was never intended to be there in the first and was added only because of some groundless fears by some religious fanatics.

The pledge was written by Francis Bellamy in 1892 and the original words were "I pledge allegiance to my flag the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible with liberty and justice for all." The words "Under God" werent added until 1954 by Congress. They were added because a religious group campaigned and won on the idea that they were needed to show that we were different from the "godless communists". This may sound silly, but this was during the time of MacCarthyism and everyone was terrified of the communists.

Answer 3

On June 14 (Flag Day), 1954 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower approved adding the words "under God". As he authorized this change he said: "In this way we are reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America's heritage and future; in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual weapons which forever will be our country's most powerful resource in peace and war."

It is not a matter of simply taking the words "under God" out of the pledge...the phrase has upset some people and to these folks I say, "I'm truly sorry that you feel this way." I personally never made my students recite the pledge, if it were against their religious beliefs....but they did have to show respect for those who wished to recite it by standing still and remaining quiet during the recital.

I would never tell anybody how to believe in their own religious beliefs, nor would a reasonable person expect to try and tell others how to believe. Each of us believe in God in our own way and each of us call this being by different names.

Answer 4

Francis Bellamy wrote the "Pledge" in 1892. The original contents did not contain the words "under God." Congress voted (under the pressure of religious groups fearing that the pledge made our nation look "communist") on June 14, 1954, to have the words added.
I believe that the words "under God" should be taken out of the "Pledge" because non-religious people ae being forced to acknowledge a God that they do not believe exists. I also believe that the pledge itself is a violation of our rights, due to the fact that it's sole purpose was to promote loyalty to our nation, thus imposing upon our right to choose. Don't take this wrong, because I am very loyal to the United States. However, I ignored the pledge and chose to be loyal. I have served in the armed forces and, though I don't support the current adminitration's policies on war, I support our troops. The decision to be loyal is my own. Like religion, patriotism tends to be forced upon us at an extremely young and impressionable age. A person should be allowed to decide loyalties and spiritual beliefs on their own, when he/she is ready to choose for him/herself. Pledges are for blind followers. I choose to be neither a follower, nor a leader. I am an equal. Loyalty to leaders is why we have the current state of humanity.

Answer 5

No because there is no need to change it, and.......it does not specify what god, just says one nation under god. it could be any number of gods, so...... i say leave it. Just cause some people are not religious or cannot tolerate others' religions, does not mean it is right to make another person unhappy just to please themselves. The majority of the people want under god in the Pledge of Allegiance. I am not religious, but I will not try to force anybody to change because religion is what makes some people happy. But...it is not original, and it was inserted because of anti communism and such, so......

Answer 6

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! They cannot take "UNDER GOD " out of the pledge !! If not 4 religous reasons then 4 historic reasons !! Our country was founded on GOD !! We can't take it out now just b/c the 20% of the American population that doesnt believe in the true GOD is gona make a fuss a/b it !! If you don't believe in God then go 2 a country that wasnt founded on it !! If f ya don't like the way I think then deal with it b/c the only way you'll get me 2 shut up a/b it is if ya shoot me in the head and then I'll still go 2 heaven so I'll be happy !!! GOD LOVES YOU !!!

Answer 7

I don't. You're messing with what has kept this country unified for hundreds of years. Why mess with the Pledge of Allegience, the National Anthem, or anything else for that matter? You'd be screwing with history.
I agree, not everyone should have to say it, but leave the people who feel patriotic to themselves, okay?

Answer 8

I believe that our nation was developed with Christian intent. Thus we should pledge allegiance to a country "under God" and it should remain in the pledge. If you choose not to believe in God, that's your deal, but don't hate on the nation.

Answer 9

I think the pledge of allegiance should be taken out of the pledge of allegiance. How is it that the leaders that foisted this propaganda tool upon us are not the ones whose children die in the wars they, (the leaders), start?
I know that all the leaders that demand allegiance to flags,are never as commited to their call to war as to lead the way into battle.

Answer 10

I DO. This is not a Christian only country. I choose not to say the pledge in school. We are not under God, in my opinion God is not real, so obviously I am not united with other Americans "Under god".