Do you think the pledge of allegiance should be said? Not all ppl believe?

Question

"under God".. I'm not too sure about that.. EVERYONE is different. Not everyone believes in a god or the same god.. so I think they need to take that out. If they're forcing children to say those words then how can you be yourself.

Answer 1

YES!! Absolutly I sure do. And if the GOD part offends then they skip it . But yes it should be said.

go to the link below, people have a problem with the Under God, like I said omit it.

Answer 2

Maybe if people pledged allegiance to the Constitution and promised to uphold it and defend it everyday, the pledge would have more meaning.

That said I don't have any problem with the Pledge--I think it is a very stirring and emotional ritual (with or without the "Under God" part). But it's hypocritical to pledge allegiance to the flag, AND THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, and then turn around and condemn people who actually practice the values of that republic by exercising their constitutional freedom to not say the Pledge.

If you truly believe in the Pledge of Allegiance, then you MUST defend the right for people not to say it, otherwise your recitation of the Pledge is hollow.

edit: I think the Government has it backwards. The official version of the Pledge should not have "Under God" in it, with the understanding that people should have the option of adding it. The result would be exactly the same as it is now, without the Government violating the separation of Church and State.

Answer 3

"Under God" was not originally part of the pledge. I don't say that part, because I don't believe that this is one nation "under God." I believe that adding that phrase to our pledge was a snide remark made to the rest of the world, and the beginning of the new nation of religious intolerance that we all have the pleasure of inhabiting today. I say the part about "justice for all" even though I don't think everyone here enjoys equal justice. I do think that equal justice is a worthy goal for the nation. I don't think that people should have to say the pledge if they don't want to, and I think it's perfectly acceptable to say it without adding the "under God" part. I don't care if other people want to say it. That's the whole point. We are pledging allegiance to the flag of a country that was founded on the notions of liberty and freedom, in particular, RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. I see the choice that a person makes about whether or how they will say the pledge as one of the most basic manifestations of those principles.

Answer 4

i believe that the pledge of allegience should be said- as far as the wording, that's up to the american people to make a difference if the majority don't want it. We live in a democracy, and it's majority vote. That's what democracy is about. If the majority votes it out for a change in wording, than that's what the american people want. However, if it's millions of people catering to a couple thousand people's belief, than no i don't think it should be changed. They have the freedom to refuse to say those words- but to make the majority deny what they believe is what i think is wrong. Either way, under God or not- the pledge of allegience needs to be taught and showed respect. It's so easy to take for granted the liberty and freedom that we have- what all those people fought for and continue to fight for. This nations history should not be swept under a rug. But again, i will say democracy is all about the majority, and if the majority rules it out, than so be it. However, those who do not believe are not forced to say those words. They should still stand and pledge to show respect for the country that affords them so much- but can choose to be silent when that part comes around. That's the beauty of the US- freedom.

Answer 5

It should be an option.
I think a child or teacher who does not wish to say the pledge should still stand so as not to disrupt class. But, no, I don't see why anyone should *have* to place the hand on chest and say the pledge.

Note: I myself take great pride in pledging to the flag. I love this nation and, for all her faults, am proud to be an American.
But part of that pride rests in our right NOT to do something we do not believe in.

Answer 6

The person who wrote the pledge, Francis Bellamy, was a Baptist minister. He left out any religious references because he thought it would be divisive. The whole 'under God' stuff was added in the early 50s because the Knights of Columbus (a Catholic fraternity) pushed for it...

Answer 7

There should most definately be a pledge of allegance but to include God in such a blanketed pledge is ridiculous. America is about choice. The christian powers that have controlled our great country believe they need to force others into their belief even though the founding principles of this land of oppurtunity contradict such a happening.

Answer 8

Really, the Pledge should go back to how it was pre mid-50s, but it won't because the federal judges won't grow a collective sack. The "under God" part is the definition of unconstitutional, but no one really seems to care.


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Answer 9

I understand that some do not wish to say "Under God."

However, if someone does not believe in the republic of America for which it stands, etc. and does not want to say the Pledge to the USA, I think that person needs to leave the country and go elsewhere.

Answer 10

Countless numbers of American soldiers have died so that we may have the choice as to whether or not we will say the Pledge of Allegiance.

For that very reason alone, it needs to be said. For those who don't agree with the words "under God, " simply not saying those words will do nicely.

***As for your added details, no one is forced to say the words "under God." For the majority of my school career I never uttered them, choosing to remain silent instead.