2007-06-04 13:52:53 · 22 answers · asked by Mitch R 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is a difference between pledge and worship
2007-06-04 13:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by Gerry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it takes on a religious dimension, it might qualify as idolatry. (I'm not fond of flags in the sanctuary, other than on national birthdays.) The hand on the heart thing that American sports fans do at games has always struck me as a quasi-religious gesture. I could never be comfortable doing that.
However the reciting of a pledge of allegiance may be no more than identifying with one's own people. It does not need to be an overtly religious act.
2007-06-04 20:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by evolver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be. It wasn't until the 1950's that the phrase "under God" was added to the Pledge.
Before that, it never mentioned God in the original version and was meant as a pledge to the country, America, not because of any mention of God.
I believe that the pledge needs to be changed back to its original version, with no mention of God.
2007-06-04 21:58:13 · answer #3 · answered by meg3f 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the pledge of allegiance is for anyone who loves the united states. You don't have to say it if you don't want to.
2007-06-04 20:57:19 · answer #4 · answered by Nicole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is an act of Loyalty to our Country and Flag. We Pledge to remain Loyal and Dedicated . One Nation Under God, means we remain Loyal and Obediant with God as our protector. The Pledge of Allegaince, is to the dedication of our beloved Country. America is a Christian Nation. God Bless America !!!
2007-06-04 20:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a loyalty oath taken toward the USA. As such it describes attitudes and actions, not adoration or worship.
2007-06-04 20:57:11 · answer #6 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word "worship" comes from the Aramaic word for "respect." As such, technically one is worshiping the flag--as one is respecting it.
2007-06-04 20:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. More like a...pledging of allegiance, if you will.
2007-06-04 20:56:39 · answer #8 · answered by Shalabra 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always thought of it as a great time killer back in second grade, when we'd have to redo it because we kept laughing...
I don't think it's worship. It's a promise to be patriotic ; question our government the way our forefathers would have wanted us to, for example. It's also respectful for those that died in our wars.
2007-06-04 20:56:13 · answer #9 · answered by pamiekins 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, look up the term "Allegiance" in the dictionary and you will find that you are placing your ALL to it.
As Christ said, "render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and God's what is God's."
2007-06-04 21:18:26 · answer #10 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋