Should the words “Under God” be removed from the United States Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance has been around for a long time, 125 years to be exact. But after 1954, when the words “Under God” were added, there were many debates and complaints over the words and if they should be removed or not. Although up to this day it has not been changed since 1954.
Does the Pledge of Allegiance Go Against the First Amendment?
The Pledge of Allegiance in some cases does go against the first amendment, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,… or abridging the freedom of speech…” But the First Amendment does not necessarily mean we sure be showing hostility toward religion. Even though this is true if you impose a religious belief on people without these beliefs, the current Pledge of Allegiance is wrong and should be changed.
Should Children in Public Schools be Forced to Say “Under God” During the Pledge of Allegiance?
If you go to a public school you will have to say the Pledge of Allegiance, and this does forces non-religious teachers and children to acknowledge God or to stand out, and become a protestor. This is an example that we will continue to find religion intertwined with in the lives of almost all Americans to this day. “'No child should go to school each day to have the class declare that her religious beliefs are wrong...'" -David Niose, president of the American Humanist Association.
Were the Words “Under God” Originally in the Pledge of Allegiance?
As said before the words "Under God" were added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954, and since then a lot of complaints have been sent. But because around 2/3 of Americans want the words "Under God" to stay in the US Pledge of Allegiance it has not changed. But still even if only Around 1/3 of Americans want the words "Under God" to be removed from the US Pledge of Allegiance there is still a fighting chance.
Conclusion
Some even say, “It doesn’t matter that the phrase 'Under God' was added to the Pledge in 1954." But that still does not change the fact that if you impose a religious belief on people without those beliefs then that is against the first amendment, and currently many people doesn’t have or don't follow a religion.
The United States Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance has been around for a long time, 125 years to be exact. But after 1954, when the words “Under God” were added, there were many debates and complaints over the words and if they should be removed or not. Although up to this day it has not been changed since 1954.
Does the Pledge of Allegiance Go Against the First Amendment?
The Pledge of Allegiance in some cases does go against the first amendment, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,… or abridging the freedom of speech…” But the First Amendment does not necessarily mean we sure be showing hostility toward religion. Even though this is true if you impose a religious belief on people without these beliefs, the current Pledge of Allegiance is wrong and should be changed.
Should Children in Public Schools be Forced to Say “Under God” During the Pledge of Allegiance?
If you go to a public school you will have to say the Pledge of Allegiance, and this does forces non-religious teachers and children to acknowledge God or to stand out, and become a protestor. This is an example that we will continue to find religion intertwined with in the lives of almost all Americans to this day. “'No child should go to school each day to have the class declare that her religious beliefs are wrong...'" -David Niose, president of the American Humanist Association.
Were the Words “Under God” Originally in the Pledge of Allegiance?
As said before the words "Under God" were added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954, and since then a lot of complaints have been sent. But because around 2/3 of Americans want the words "Under God" to stay in the US Pledge of Allegiance it has not changed. But still even if only Around 1/3 of Americans want the words "Under God" to be removed from the US Pledge of Allegiance there is still a fighting chance.
Conclusion
Some even say, “It doesn’t matter that the phrase 'Under God' was added to the Pledge in 1954." But that still does not change the fact that if you impose a religious belief on people without those beliefs then that is against the first amendment, and currently many people doesn’t have or don't follow a religion.