2007-02-12 10:00:43 · 12 answers · asked by Fox 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
The First Amendment requires the free exercise of religion. The free exercise of religion includes the freedom to deny the existence of god. If you have to pledge Allegiance to one nation under god, and you don't believe in god, then you are forced to deny your religious beliefs in the instant of declaring your patriotism.
That's the argument, anyway. If you aren't sold, you're obviously not alone.
2007-02-12 10:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Cohen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"I pledge allegiance to my flag and the republic for which it stands, one u . s ., indivisible, with liberty, equality and justice for all" this is the way it became written in 1892 via Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister. i like it extra acceptable that way. right this is why: the keyword right this is "my flag." that is ordinary, very own, and stylish. interior the unique version, the flag does no longer belong to the rustic; it belongs to each and each persons. "My" is extra intimate, extra in the present day significant and much extra probably to remind us that each and each persons has some possession of our nationwide ideals. Now, seem at that pledge lower back. What has been further, and what has been bumped off? Does it seem unusual to all of us else that "equality" became bumped off and "decrease than God" further? i assume you may no longer have it the two procedures... That being reported, i'm a Christian. i'm additionally a believer interior the be attentive to the form. Forcing non-believers to recite the words "one u . s . decrease than God" quantities to government endorsement of religion, that's unlawful, purely as forcing Christians to declare "one u . s . decrease than Allah" would be.
2016-09-29 00:48:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the Democrats and the ACLU hate the pledge of allegiance.
2007-02-12 10:08:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Doc Cohen makes a good point.
Fun fact: It was written in 1892; the words "under God" were added during the 50s to show the godless communists that we weren't godless.
2007-02-12 10:09:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is but for those who do it is usually because of the words "under God". Saying those words as part of our pledge can be seen as combining church and state which is forbidden by the Constitution.
2007-02-12 10:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't. The far left and the ACLU would think that the words "under God" are, but in reality separation of church and state is not required.
2007-02-12 11:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by politicsforthefuture 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't unconstitutional. Some people just don't like their country and therefore don't want to be reminded, and don't want their children to know that they are Americans.
2007-02-12 10:12:05 · answer #7 · answered by kathy059 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It isn't unless you are a member of the ACLU or a judge in San Fran.
2007-02-12 10:04:35 · answer #8 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
You've got to stop talking to far left nut bags.
It isn't - never has been - never will be.
2007-02-12 10:05:11 · answer #9 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
it refers to god
2007-02-12 10:08:11 · answer #10 · answered by redpanda403 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋