why?
i'd like an explination for or against....please
2006-09-20 14:01:41 · 33 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
"Under God" was added in the 50s during the Mc Carthy scare. It doesn't really bother me, since when we say it (before union meetings) I just skip those words.
I know that there is no god and therefore we must be one nation under no god, but if all (most?) of the rest of the union members want to believe otherwise and say the words, that is their First Amendment right to do so.
As long as my freedom of (no) religion is respected, I have no problem with anyone else enjoying their own freedom of religion.
2006-09-20 14:11:45 · answer #1 · answered by Rochester 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as quickly as I lived interior the U.S. I purely mentioned it without asserting "below God" because it grew to become into the only section I disagreed with. as long as its noncompulsory, which its isn't meant to be its ok. in spite of the indisputable fact that there may well be diverse social rigidity to extra healthful and not make waves. I do think of its a contravention and unfair to the fact all electorate are not believers and ideology are not what unites the U.S. even between people who're theist. It wasn't initially interior the pledge till the Fifties, formerly there grew to become into no "below God" stated. ideally i think of that is going to be like the pre-Fifties pledge however the fact is that the theists would have a extra fit. Its no longer that vast a deal to me to make an argument of it, its a small and insignificant ingredient to me usual. If somebody had a petition or something i'd help them yet in any different case like the god on funds its purely a nonissue to me.
2016-10-01 04:53:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it doesn't bother me, because this country was founded by Christians and many documents mention God in them, whether that is our belief now is a different story, but we need to understand where our country came from.
And I also think that people shouldn't have to say the pledge of allegiance if they don't want to, whether it's because of the word God or any other reason. Though I do think they should stand in respect for the nation's flag while the pledge or anthem is going on around them.
2006-09-20 14:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by Pipski 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't really "believe" in god, but it doesn't bother me. It's part of our culture, it's an old pledge and changing it wouldn't be right. People are too worried about being politically correct these days. Afterall, the pledge isn't about religion, it's about honoring our country. It's a simple phrase that shouldn't offend people... it's not like "All true Americans love god" or anything, haha. And if you don't want to say it, don't say it. No one is forcing you. Don't change it for the rest of the country just so atheists are comfortable.
I am as liberal as people get, but I don't believe changing the pledge is right.
2006-09-20 14:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by trash1ey 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No it doesn't, I do not feel it hurts anyone. If you do not want to say it, then stay quiet. I hear cussing everyday & I hate to hear it. Yes, my religion teaches against it, but I do not think it should be outlawed.
It has been since 1954 that it said "under God" & it has not
hurt anyone. Under God could be any God & only 3-5% of Americans are Atheist, do 97% of people suffer for 3 %. We live in a majority rule country not a special rights country.
2006-09-20 16:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, God is in many forms, and many religions! However the Pledge of Allegiance is not in the Constitution!
The only reason it would bother me is that you can say it 365 days a year! I bet you don't get out of bed, march downstairs and recite the Pledge of Allegiance! People are using school kids as a battle ground! Like they don't have enough to worry about already!!
2006-09-20 14:06:07 · answer #6 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, personally I believe in God, and our wonderful country! I can understand how the saying could offend those who are not religious, or for that matter do not believe in God at all. That is the great thing about the U.S. Freedom of religion. I do not force my religion on others, as I would not want someone else forcing their non-religion on me. If it bothers you don't say it, like many others have said. There is so much more worth fighting for out there. I personally love it, and will continue to say it proud!
2006-09-20 14:37:19 · answer #7 · answered by sunshine girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No does " In God We Trust" on a dollar bill bother you. People need to get over themselves and let the simple things remain. Stop fighting a fight that is so petty and fight for something of more importance like say abortion, sexual harassment, discrimination etc. These are words they can never hurt you these other issues can like the poem goes " sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!" These are words if they offend you, stop using American money and stop singing the pledge of allegiance no-one is holding a gun to your head and forcing you to do either of these things.
2006-09-20 14:10:19 · answer #8 · answered by susan 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Because 'Under God" was not added to the pledge of allegiance until the mid '50s. Even though the constitution says the government won't endorse a religion, that pretty much sums it up right there....You wouldn't want me to put "long live Satan" on a dollar bill, so why should I be forced to look at a reverent remark for someone else's god?
2006-09-20 14:06:51 · answer #9 · answered by TonerLow69 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No because it's the Pledge of the Allegiance of the United States of America. I truly believe that most Americans believe in God. I don't find it offensive at all that we say that.
2006-09-20 14:11:59 · answer #10 · answered by Marenight 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋