Should the words "under god" be in the pledge?

Question

This is an opinionated questin so i will pick the answer who explains their opinon the best.

Answer 1

I am not a christian nor do I believe in their god.

Yes the term should be left in the pledge. This country was founded by Christian men and women and that religious belief was a great contributing factor to every thing they did. The saying doesn't say Christian God, or Islamic God, or buhddist god it says simply god and is up to your own interpretation. Athiests don't believe in a god, thier god is science, so when the say god they can relate that to imperical evidence or whatever they have faith in.

The idea behind god in our government, is that our way of living is the correct way of running a nation, freedom, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and that "god" has approved of our nation. Whatever gods name or appearence.

Answer 2

I don't see why it's such a big deal, from either end.

The idea of a "Christian Nation" is wrong. We are not a "Christian" Nation. While most of the founding fathers were Christian, this country was created to be strongly secular. Many of the early colonists were escaping religious persecution in England, because England was a strictly "Protestant" nation. The solution: Create a NATION with no religious affiliation. It's one of the first things they addressed, in the very First Amendment. The original idea was "States can have an official religion, the Federal Government cannot", but when the country started to shrink (metaphorically) and the Federal Government gained more and more power, the "Establishment Clause" took effect nationwide, manifesting in all governments.

On the other hand, what's the big deal, Atheists? If you're insistent on drilling Atheism into your kids heads, them saying "under God" isn't going to change their minds. Also, you can just tell your kids not to say the Pledge, and you won't even have to worry about it.

So, in my opinion, it should stay. I think we have more important problems to deal with than "removing 'under God' from the pledge" and a "Flag Desecration Amendment".

Answer 3

If you are one who doesn't believe in god then what does it matter? If you actually participated in the pledge ( which no one is forcing anyone to do anyway ) you would be pledging , to you, something meaningless.

If you are actually worried about what everyone else is doing, then I guess it would bother you. So unless its ones desire to subjugate what others are doing, then why worry about it.

Interestingly enough Francis Bellamy who wrote it, was a Baptist minister who was kicked out of his church after becoming increasingly socialist and preaching as such. He didn't add the under god wods and his granddaughter said he wouldn't have liked them being added. But its obvious why given that.

I personally don't see how it would bother anyone. Its like prayer in school. You don't believe in it then don't pray. Luckily you have that freedom in the USA.

Answer 4

Yes!

Only as a tool to indentify liberals. Turn around and they'll be the ones with the bright red faces.

Note: Use this pledge only for fun purposes on your friends. Not responsible for any damages this may cause or political fallout.

Answer 5

Yes.

Many of our forefathers came to this country for religious freedom. This is a part of our heritage - that this is a country where you can practice your religion in peace and publically acknowledge it. Somewhere among the historical footnotes of our country and it's development this was chosen to be included in our pledge to our country and the memory of our forefathers as is the inclusion of "In God We Trust" on our money. To deny this is to dishonor those who saw the vision of what this country could be and has become.

I understand the arguments of those who would remove these words from our pledge and our money, but do not agree with them. Whether you believe in God or not, you should still honor those who came before you and what they believed in and created.

Answer 6

Technically no, it is mixing church and state.

Realistically, yes, this country was founded under the belief in God. The original intent was that the government could not push one official church, not that God be denied.

Frankly I don't care either way on the issue, but I think, by precedent, it should be there. It would be a major leap to rip out all references to God in government, and I don't see where it gains anything except to placate a hand full of die hard atheists.

So bottom line for me is: leave it in, but NO constitutional amendment please.

If Newdow doesn't like it, send him the freaking bill for changing everything.

Answer 7

I find myself very apathetic on this issue.. I can see how some people may take offense to it and I can see how some may take offense to taking it out.. what I don't get is why it's an issue at all.. wether there or not, it's just a couple of words.. it's not like it's going to feed you or put clothes on your back or educate your children.. I think we should be more focused on issues that matter, and things that will actually make a difference in our lives.. as opposed to getting caught up on simple words.

Answer 8

I personally think it should be in the pledge. We are pledging our allegiance to the flag of our country, not God. It's not like we are saying you have to believe in God; however, I do and that's my right.

On another note, have you noticed how not much is said about how "In God We Trust" is printed on American money....that will be the next big thing to try and remove!

Answer 9

I am a person of faith who attends services regularly. I am also a patriotic American.

However, the pledge of allegiance to one's country should not invoke the mention of one's religious belief's. Not because it is unconstitutional, the constitution only forbids the creation of a state religion, not the recognition of religion. But rather because patriotism has nothing to do with one's faith, and at times the two ideals may even conflict.

Answer 10

I don't want best answer. If you should have to ask that question, then you would not understand why we say the pledge or why we came over here to America in the first place. Freedom of Religion, to be able to worship the lord way we wanted to. This country was created by god fearing people that took the pledge to heart when saying it. So YES "under God" needs to stay in the pledge!