national anthom?

Question

i was interested, how many people in the usa are uncomfertable with our national anthom "under god"? we are told to say it in school and yet (in my experience) they don't consider other people who don't beleive in "under god". god i think being the christian god. i'm hindu and i feel uncomfertable saying this at school, at sports events etc.

what about people who don't beleive in god? personally, i think that people should not have to say that they live under something that they do not beleive in. what if they changed the anthom to "under allah" or "under vishnu" or anything. how would that make you feel? yes, "god" is a more "universal" term, but still....
when i came here yes, i chose to abide by the rules but you also have free speech here. people should not have to say "under god" if it makes them feel unconfertable

i don't think that we should change it, just people should not be made to say it.

i don't think that we should change it, just people should not be made to say it.

what about people who don' beleive in god?

Answer 1

I believe you are referring to the Pledge of Allegiance, rather than the national anthem. The national anthem tells the story of a battle, and is a song. The Pledge is the only one of the two that uses the words "under God."

To me, there is no indication that the god to which the Pledge of Allegiance refer is the Christian God. I am Jewish, and I am quite comfortable with the concept that we have a nation that is "under God" - guided by principles that are decent and just; although we may not live up to those principles, it is the effort that matters, and I believe we are wise to invoke a higher power, no matter what we consider the name of that power to be.

Answer 2

It's never bothered me. However, I don't think it makes any sense either. If the nation is run by the people, then there are obviously those who do not believe in God or don't believe that the nation is "under God." Especially with the current state of politics, I can't imagine how people (who believe in God) can believe that "God" is supporting what is going on. If we change that, there are also other things that would need to be rewritten. Which many people don't want to have to face. But that is only my personal opinion.
Besides, the pledge of allegiance does not have to be said. I've never once said it in school because of personal beliefs, so if you are told that you have to, you should go to higher authority until you find someone who knows what they are talking about.

Also, I'd just like to note to the people who have made bitter comments above that this nation is and was made by people from all over the world. To say that certain ethnicities do not have a say in what our nation is entitled to being or becoming. . . well, I'll just say that that bothers me more than anything mentioned in a national anthem or pledge of allegiance. Americans are a melting pot of culture and the government should support this, in my opinion. Especially if it is to remain "for the people."

Answer 3

In the pledge of allegiance it says, "one nation under God." Look in the English dictionary and find out what God means... Hindus believe in a Higher Power one that fits the expression, "under God." To me the expression denotes that of submission to the Higher Powers that are above man. This important to me because is it was one nation, "above God" it would spell corruption, tyranny and greed. Though the founders of this country followed the christian God they also made it clear that it should be lawful to follow the god of your choice...

Answer 4

America was founded on the principle that you have the freedom to practice whatever religion that you want. But back when it was founded not very many people in America were anything but "Christians".

If you don't like saying or believing "under GOD" then by all means don't say or believe it.

Answer 5

In school, you are not required to say the pledge of allegiance...The National Anthem("Oh say can you see...") does not reference god, nor is it recited in schools at the begining of the day. If you want to affirm your allegiance to the country(which is all that we should be doing in a "Public School") everyday say:
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Which is the original version anyways

Answer 6

The national anthem does not have the phrase "under God." You are thinking of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Answer 7

Im sorry if you dont like it go to India and practice your religion, quit trying to change this country with your religous crap.Look up Free Masons and and try to understand what our founding fathers established and we are not changing because of you.Look at an American Dollar bill it was designed by Free Masons.

Answer 8

here's a news flash when you came here or your family came here you agreed to abide by the rules, as I did...................and we all have a GOD we just call them different names, and frankly I am not fussed that you feel uncomfortable hearing those words, why should it be changed to suit YOU or ME for that matter.

I personally can not stand it when I am told to have a blessed day, I actually think it sounds almost sarcastic....BUT rather than have it banned I suck it up and just sort of grunt when its used towards me.

Answer 9

well i have the same feelings maybe we could gather people and start a petition