what is your opinion on removing "under god" fom the pledge of allegiance?

Question

in my opinion-

im buddhist and dont idolize or worship anyone or anything therefore i think it should be re-worded to suit the religions of everyone, not just those who believe in the christian god.

thank you wizzard and crct for seeing my reason for my opinion.

as for the whole "this nation was founded under god and if you took it out then it would ruin us" thing,.

this nation was NOT founded under one god alone. people immigrated from other countries to practice religion - IT DOES NOT MEAN that everyone had the same religion or worshipped the same god.

since amendments are made to the constitution to suit present needs, then why shouldnt the pledge of alligiance be amended to suit the present u.s. citizens??

AS FOR YOU LT. DAN---

maybe you should check your facts because buddhism has nothing to do with tolerance. it has to do with "finding and respecting who you truly are" i dont know why i am wasting my time on people like you, that are too sucked into their own religions to even respect others's beliefs.

Answer 1

I agree, and what about putting your hand on the Bible to testify in court. I would not want to do that, but I would have to right?

Wow, read some of the answers below, our schools really are failing in teaching history.

Answer 2

It should NOT be taken out. It is an established phrase that is engrained into the history and fabric of the United States of America. Don't get me wrong, I am agnostic and I don't think that ANY religion out there has gotten it right yet. But the "under god" phrase is not about religion anymore, it is about a young country that decided to go out on its own and make its own decisions without having to face the judgement of another country acting as a parental figure. The "under god" stands for the fact that no one is to judge our actions but a higher power. It may have started out as a religious phrase, but it has grown to mean so much more.

Besides, if you are that offended by 2 words in a pledge that you can voluntarily choose not to say, if you wish... Then you most definatly should not be using American currency due to the 'In God We Trust' printed on it. And in that case, please feel free to send all your spare cash to me!!!

Answer 3

I could care less either way my belief in God does not depend on whether his name is in the pledge or if I see the 10 commandments in a court house. It would not bother me is someone wished me a happy Hanuka. I don't care when people that live in the US celebrate their home country's Independence day. What I do not understand is why so many of these issues are constantly brought up. My life will not change if Christmas is legally renamed to Winter Holiday #1. I will still call it Christmas. Isn't that my right?

Answer 4

That's been an argument for over 50 years. Also those words fail to separate Church from State, and that's what our constitution is all about, separating religion from government. Not only does under god offend Buddhist but also Jevoha Witnesses and other religious groups. Then again I'm from the rat race NYC, I need all of God's help every day.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

If I were in your shoe's (which I am not) What I would do is not say the "under God" part when coming to that part of the pledge. Just ignore it. The pledge is going to be around for a long, long time. Or you can choose your freedom of speech to not to say the pledge at all.

I was trying to put my place in your shoe's if we Christian's had to say a pledge in your Religion what I would do. And this is exactly would I would do. Either not say the part I'm not comfortable with or just not say it at all. As much as I would want it reworded (like you want under God reworded) Its not going to happen. So its just something that's people are going to have to live with.

Answer 7

i think it should not be removed, even though i agree with what you said, having that there is a symbol of american history, it was what the old Americans felt when they won over the land, that feeling should not be erased, you can always refuse to say the pledge you know, this country founded by Christians give you that freedom, enjoy it.
Believe it or not, Christians are still the majority in this country, i would personally prefer the majority to be represented than the cranky minority.

Answer 8

But our nation was created "under God" because those who first came here from Europe were seeking religious freedom. Therefore, our nation WAS created under God and the phrase should remain in the pledge regardless of what our nation means to others now.
And who says that it is referring to the Christian God? Even though that's Who the reference is talking about, don't most religions have a god of sorts?

Answer 9

Removing "under god" from the pledge of allegiance undermines the very foundation of our country. This country was put on the earth to be a haven for those seeking to worship as they please. This ability comes from God. I know that there is a God, that He loves us and is a part of all of our lives. We don't have to believe in the same God, but our country, through the power of God, gives us the ability to worship as we choose. While the pledge doesn't say "one nation under a Christian God," I definitely believe the phrase "under god" should remain in the pledge of allegiance and that our children should say that pledge with pride every day.

Answer 10

This nation was founded on the God of the Bible, whether you agree with it or not. Nearly all of the founding fathers were Christian. This nation is and continues to be successful because God has blessed us. Show me another nation that has done what we've done in a little more than 200 years!