Pledge of Allegiance in School My choice of writing for the Rogerian essay is on the topic of the Pledge of Allegiance in School. “In a decision that stunned the nation‚ a federal appeals court in June ruled that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools is unconstitutional because the pledge contains the words "under God" “ (Chmielewski). The banning of the Pledge of Allegiance is a very large controversial topic because one side believes that while the foundation of our country is
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daily patriotic act (Miller)‚ and for most schools the Pledge of Allegiance is the easiest way to obey the law. However‚ the indoctrination of The Pledge of Allegiance is a mere rhetoric of freedom that promotes nationalism and
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of another religion. In the case Newdow vs. US Congress‚ The Ninth Court revealed that the sole purpose of inserting ‘under god’ was to advance religion‚ to differentiate the US from other nations under Communist‚ or godless‚ rule. Religion is defined as “a collection of belief systems‚ cultural systems‚ and world views…”; to believe in no God most certainly falls under the category of religion‚ therefore both removing and keeping the ‘Under God’ portion of the Pledge either respects the belief systems
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“ I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America‚ and to the republic for which it stands‚ one nation under God‚ indivisible‚ with liberty and justice for all” (“Pledge”). American students should identify this as the Pledge of Allegiance. In fact‚ one might explain that at the beginning of every school morning they recite the pledge. Students are not required to say the pledge‚ but are given the opportunity to do so. The every day recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
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forbids the government from favoring one religion‚ yet students are supposed to recite the Pledge of Allegiance each morning‚ which includes the phrase‚ “under God”. In the Constitution‚ James Madison wrote that the government shall in no way break the barrier between church and state. This means that religion has no place in politics‚ or anything government related. Therefore‚ the phrase “under God” in the pledge should be omitted because it is unconstitutional‚ challenges the rights of atheists and
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The Pledge of Allegiance is a recitation many United States citizens know well‚ so saying ‘One nation‚ under God’ may seem instinctive. However‚ this line sparks much debate‚ as the separation of church and state in the United States has mulled over for years. But to govern a country is to govern its people‚ and its people should be governed free from the bias that religion may create. In 1947‚ a Supreme Court case‚ Everson v. Board of Education‚ seemed to spark the separation of church and state
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The Pledge of Allegiance was created as a patriotic vow for the citizens of the United States. It states‚ “I‚ pledge allegiance‚ to the flag of the United States of America. And to the republic‚ for which it stands‚ one nation‚ under God‚ indivisible‚ with liberty and justice for all.” This means a lot to many people and is true to some hearts. But‚ as history has shown‚ many feels‚ the words in the recitation are not true and not worthy of repeating. Many people believe‚ although this country was
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after all these years‚ we have to stop or give someone the right not to say the Pledge of Allegiance in school. The flag to me represents everything we have fought for as a nation. The flag is the American spirit which has given us our freedom and also the right to freedom of speech‚ the first amendment. On September 18th 1892‚ the Pledge of allegiance was published for the first time in a magazine‚ called “ The Youth’s Companion
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I have a pale memory of standing in the school gymnasium for a 2nd grade assembly. We began to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. As I placed my [Describe hand?] hand over my heart‚ I heard a giggle from behind. I turned and saw some of my classmates twisting in their place‚ chatting amongst themselves‚ and distractedly gazing at the ceiling beams. I realized in that moment the very thing intended to unify us as a people seemed like a chore to most. This kind of general disrespect is now being extended
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developed differently most Americans share a very common definition. An American is someone who upholds their respect for America as depicted in the Pledge of Allegiance. An American is someone who exercises their freedoms and sticks up for what they believe in. An American is someone who protects the liberties of everyone surrounding them. The Pledge of Allegiance simply states‚ “I promise loyalty to the flag of the United States of America‚ and to the rules‚ for which it stands for‚ one nation
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