The Pledge of Allegiance In discussion of the Pledge of Allegiance‚ a controversial issue is whether “Under God” should be removed of kept in the pledge. Some argue that it should be removed because it excludes people of religions other than Christianity and atheists. While others contend that the statement is not a statement of religion beliefs but that it is related to American tradition and should be kept in the Pledge of Allegiance. In August of 1892‚ Francis Bellamy wrote the original
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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 in government
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The Pledge of Allegiance is a ritual that should not be required to be recited in any US schools‚ the reason why is because it references to false religious beliefs‚ does not truly promise anything for the majority of America‚ and ultimately does not make you more “patriotic”. Some people consider the Pledge to be “An outdated and unnecessary ritual with a constitutionally questionable reference and false promises of liberty and justice for all” (Tucker). It has become an artifact of the past and
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The Pledge of Allegiance in the Public School System The Pledge of Allegiance has become a major issue for students‚ teachers‚ parents and lawmakers. The original intention of the pledge was not to stir up trouble‚ but for a celebration of Christopher Columbus discovery of the new world. The pledge is no longer thought of as a celebration‚ but an infringement on children’s religious beliefs. Do you believe that children’s rights are being infringed on? Some people believe that the pledge is a great
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Most problems and complaints toward the pledge of allegiance come from parents‚ not the students. Most students are just caught in the middle of a fight between the schools trying to follow the law and their religious parents. Although changing the pledge would satisfy some parents‚ it would also anger other Americans who see no problem with the pledge and find it unnecessary to change the wording. The students witness the ongoing battle between the school and parents. The students are often unaware
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in the Pledge of Allegiance and on the one dollar bill. Would it be a violation of the First Amendment and of the Establishment Clause to keep the word God? Do people lack cultural tolerance towards what they don’t agree with? The word God should remain in the Pledge of Allegiance and the one dollar bill since they are a reminder of our cultural heritage‚ as well as being one of the reasons for the creation of America. Keywords: God‚ Pledge of Allegiance‚ Dollar‚ Politics‚ culture. Should God remain
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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 written in 1892 as "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands‚ one nation‚ indivisible‚ with liberty and justice for all." This was the first and original pledge of allegiance‚ later in 1954 the phrase “under god” was recommended by president Eisenhower to be added to the pledge and congress agreed. This decision gave us the pledge to be said for the next 63 years and counting. It is the belief by many people that the phrase “under god” should
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granted to them; as such‚ many feel it is important to instill patriotism into the nation’s children. As of now‚ only five states do not require schools to lead a 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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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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