The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August of 1892 and the words "under god" weren't added until 1954 after a campaign by the Knights of Columbus...a catholic organization. I think they should be taken out because they do not belong there or they would have been written in originally. If you think they should stay there how would you like it if it said under a different god that you don't believe in? Would you like your child reciting it in school?
2007-12-10 07:15:19 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"I believe in the "if it ain't broke" philosophy and if it works, leave it"
did you read my questions details?
2007-12-10 07:19:42 · update #1
"No way jose!!
and i think you should get your history straight. Under God WAS there at the beginning. the Fourfathers wrote it! God founded this nation anyway!!"
ummm...NO..typical religious ignorance
2007-12-10 07:21:24 · update #2
Yes. "Under God" and "In God We Trust" were added because of the Communist scare and McCarthism of the time.
It's ironic that something so divisive as "Under God" was inserted between "nation" and "indivisible".
2007-12-10 07:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 5⤊ 6⤋
thinking it is not classic (it improve into added to the Pledge throughout the purple Scare) and is unconstitutional (the Pledge is a factor of the Flag Code), sure. Edit: Why did i'm getting a thumbs down? each little thing I pronounced in this answer improve into, and is, precise. Edit II: "I pledge allegiance to my flag and the republic for which it stands: one u . s . a . indivisible with liberty and justice for all." - Francis Bellamy, 1892 "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the u . s ., and to the republic for which it stands; one u . s . a . indivisible with liberty and justice for all." - changed version used from 1926 till 1954 "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the u . s ., and to the republic for which it stands, one u . s . a . below God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." - Unconstitutional version authorized by ability of congress in 1954 Edit III: company Clause of the 1st substitute. "Congress shall make no regulation respecting an company of religion".
2016-10-01 07:33:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was added because of the Cold War against Communism. Since Russian Communism is no longer in existence perhaps it should be removed, but I would not hold my breath. But since the pledge was not around at the time of the forefathers (the entire thing is a recent addition in american history) it apparently wasn't something that was important to them so maybe we should get rid of it completely.
US 120 years without pledge (No one was even compelled to say it in school until 1940 so really, 170 years)
Pledge 56 years without "under God" (or 14 years since compulsory)
Seems if we are looking at history the pledge itself has less importance and history then if the words "under God" exists in it or not.
2007-12-10 07:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no movement underfoot to alter the Pledge of Allegiance.
There is a movement underfoot to prohibit teacher-led recitations of the version of the Pledge that includes the words "Under God" by public school students, on the grounds those words change a secular expression of patriotism into a prayer.
Teacher-led prayers have been prohibited under law for some four decades now, no matter how attired they are in secular garb.
2007-12-10 07:21:35 · answer #4 · answered by Hera Sent Me 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes. It was only thrown into the pledge in 1954 as a gesture of Cold War jingoism (and, no doubt, with an eye toward the next round of elections). While it may not run afoul of understanding of current law regarding the Establishment Clause, the phrase still violates the clause's spirit.
2007-12-10 07:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by John R 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Who are we that we feel, what was given to us is something we can pick apart or change to say what we want it to. Lets get real here. This isn't some dumb gift you get at Christmas time that you return to get what you really want. This is something that was given to all Americans for ever from those who were here before us. I don't understand you people who want it removed. How would you feel if everything you give to others was return because they felt it was not right. We do not have the right to change the feelings, thoughts or beliefs of those who gave us these statements. We don't have the right to change History. Our forefathers fought to give us what we have today. Who do you think you are. How can you feel you have done more then what our forefathers had done to make this country the greatest country ever founded. Get Really or leave the USA.
2007-12-10 07:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We can thank McCarthy for that... and his idea to scare everyone about Communism (which seems to linger to this day). I don't care either way. I made sure my son understood that he didn't have to say the pledge if he didn't want to. He did say it, but he also claimed he thought it was silly since you were pledging allegiance to a country and not to any "god" anyway, but just claiming it to be "One Nation Under God"... which we all know it isn't. =) As for the money... when I'm not using it to put a roof over our Pagan heads, feed our Pagan mouths or clothe our Pagan bodies... I'm giving it to Pagan Organizations. =) Works just as well for them as it does anyone else.
2007-12-10 07:30:14 · answer #7 · answered by River 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it's time to get back to the freedoms and ideals upon which this country was founded. The consititution forbid this type of religious expression in government, so it has no place in the pledge.
2007-12-10 07:21:57 · answer #8 · answered by ibushido 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Considering it's a relatively recent addition (it was added in the 1950's to combat communism) I don't see why it needs to be kept.
The Americans "won" the war on communism so it's purpose is now done.
2007-12-10 07:21:37 · answer #9 · answered by JavaJoe 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
NO, NO and NO. It says under God, not a specific God. Please stop all the politically correct trash that goes on this time of year. No Navity scenes,could harm a non-Christian child's childhood, No more Christmas trees,now they are "HOLIDAY TREES". There are plenty of things, events and causes to get all worked up about, this is NOT one of them.
2007-12-10 07:30:59 · answer #10 · answered by hockey13 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
in God we trust on money ; people who complain the most do the least; vote, run for office, get involved in the process and not just point out the obvious ; seems to me that when I was young and God was more in homes, schools etc ; we didn't have the chaos and lost souls who are empty and need to kill others whether in a mall , college , etc ; you had family, no commerce on Sundays, etc
2007-12-10 07:20:30 · answer #11 · answered by sml 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋