I'm writing a thesis for an AP English 11 assignement and I just need one word to complete it... the problem is I don't know how to describe what I'm looking for. Here's my thesis:
"Despite arguments that religious indicium on federal property is unconstitutional and should be removed, phrases like “Under God” and “In God we Trust” are important and eternal American traditions and should remain a part of ___________________."
I'm trying to collectively refer to items that have religious references in them... like currency, the pledge of allegience, political swearing-in ceremonies, witness swearing-in ("so help me God") etc. What's the word I'm looking for?!
2007-03-12 17:17:24 · 9 answers · asked by ImagoDei 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
American Tradition
2007-03-12 17:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd change the sentence to read, "...phrases like "under God" and "In God We Trust" represent not only America's religious heritage, but a core belief of more than 80% of the American population."
Alternatively and more closely to what you want, "...phrases like "under God" and "In God We Trust" are important statements of a core American value and should remain part of our rituals and symbols."
2007-03-13 02:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by MMA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seems to me that there are few words you have missed, but could be classified as a sentence:
U.S. Original Historic Essence
or might be the word:
IDENTITY.
TIP: Just find out how long has been the phrase "IN GOD WE TRUST" in the U.S. money coins and you will see what i means when i say identity.
2007-03-13 07:27:32 · answer #3 · answered by ANAHUAC-REVELATION 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US! ALL OF US! OUR FREEDOM OF SPEECH! Lemme ask Will. He knows everything.
2007-03-13 00:24:17 · answer #4 · answered by ravin_lunatic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ecclesiastical
doctrine
pious,
spiritual
hallowed
divine right
entrusted
inalienable
Sovereign right
ordained
inalterable
2007-03-13 00:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our history, which means that it should remain in the constitution.
2007-03-13 00:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by JustWannaAskQuestions 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
our heritage.
2007-03-13 00:26:44 · answer #7 · answered by stephenmwells 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our ideology??
2007-03-13 00:22:23 · answer #8 · answered by R.S. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
America....... Duh!
2007-03-13 00:24:58 · answer #9 · answered by Blue M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋