"under god" in the pledge

[paige]

The phrase "Under God" should remain in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance is recited in public schools every morning before the day begins. Many children do not say the Pledge aloud, instead they choose to sit quietly or others stand but not speak the pledge. The others who do recite the Pledge put their right hand over their heart and proudly respect their countries heritage. Not only is God mentioned in the Pledge, but God is also referenced twenty-two times in the federal law. "So help me God" is recited by the President when he or she is sworn into office. The United States Constitution protects freedom of religion, not freedom from religion. Federal Law, US Constitution, and the swearing into office all include references to God. The Pledge of Allegiance is not meant to be focused around religion, it is merely a way to show patriotism towards the United States.
It is not wrong to not repeat the Pledge of Allegiance if you do not believe in it's principals. Does that make you less American? The Pledge of Allegiance was created from the Christian principals of the Founding Fathers. The Founding Fathers developed the initial ways of how we live today. The primary ideas of the Founding Fathers should be respected because them we would not be one of the most civilized countries.
Thomas Jefferson once argued against "Under God" by stating,"...I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should 'make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,' thus building a wall of separation between Church and State." Many people argue, including Thomas Jefferson, that God should not have a place in any be no state of government references has the right to tell you to believe in a God. Is the Pledge of Allegiance recited in Churches, Temples, or Synagogs? The Christian and Jewish religions do not practice the Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge is not meant to promote any religion or God, it simply is to show your loyalty to the United States.
The incorporation of religious language is a reflection of the US civic culture and not a promotion of religion. The phrase "Under God" is not meant to promote any religion or force any child to believe in God. A great number of people argue that the phrase "Under God" in the Pledge places "under coercion" on young children, thus violating the Establishment clause of the First Amendment. Does the Pledge say all children must believe in God? Children in school say the Pledge every morning and do not feel brain washed by the phrase "Under God".
"Under God" in the Pledge is not focused around religion, and should stay intact in the Pledge of Allegiance. Not only does the Pledge respect our country's heritage, it also is the primary beliefs of our countries Founding Fathers. The Pledge is not trying to make citizens of the United States believe in God. Eighty percent of Americans support keeping "Under God" in the Pledge. To change the Pledge of Allegiance, is to change the founding principals of the United States.

[kkornek]

I thought you did a very good job of proving your point. At first I thought it would be difficult for you to prove that "under God" should be kept in the pledge, but you made some really good points. For example, you brought up other situations where God is referenced. Your conclusion is strong and your topic seems really well researched.

[dwyer]

I highly concur with you and think that your writing format for this is absolutely outstanding. I agree that our country is not from religion but freedom of religion. People should be grateful to live in a country such as ours that is so free and have a choice for religion. However, our forefathers basically founded this nation under God, while also having a choice to study and believe in any religion they desire. I think your main idea statement gets the point of this essay across very strongly and assuringly. So i would say if any choose not want to recite the pledge, let them read this. I think you did a splendid job writing this and you should feel free to add any more facts or statements as you please.

[shanicerivera]

Well in my opinion I agree with your speech, but I can also disagree. In your introduction, you began with a strong sence of knowledge and continued it throughout your entire speech. The format of your writing was great, it included quotes, and expiriences of your own, reciting " Under God" in the pledge is someones decision. Our founding fathers have stated this pledge for years and it is said everyday in the begining of every morning in school, I do agree with you at it should still be said. You listed many great points in why it should be kept and i was persuaded by your speech. you conclusion really summed up everything you said, you obviously did your research!