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    large Christian following we also have many religions within our culture; with an ongoing conflict against citizens that are nonreligious, Atheist, Agnostic, etcetera. The two words that were added to the Pledge of Allegiance proves the favoring of religion in a secular government. Even though the pledge does have a loyalty amongst the majority of citizens, we should remove the

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    nation, but do they have to show loyalty to “God”? When saying the pledge, one must elicit the words “one nation under God.” This not only contradicts freedom of religion, but it draws attention away from the purpose of pledging loyalty to America. It’s the Supreme Court’s responsibility to make sure there is an equal chance for fairness. Only the Supreme Court can override the decision to not remove “under God” from the pledge. The Supreme Court also controls the opportunity for this case to even

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    Children in the United States go through many years of school reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, but does it encourage loyalty in their nation or fear of it? The years that I spent in school reciting the pledge did little to instill patriotism in me. I do not even remember the words to it. Having a more hands-on approach to community involvement would be a better way to teach children pride for their country. Encourage children to be concerned about their school, neighborhood, city and nation by

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    learned to respect all religions no matter how much you are against it. "Under God" should stay in the pledge of allegiance because our country was built on Judeo-Christian faith, it is a tradition and a part of our national history, and although some people might not agree because not all people believe in God, but saying “Under God” does not make it a prayer. Saying “Under God” in the pledge of allegiance has been an American tradition that should stay. For example “It flies in the face of our national

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    March 24, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Elle Grove Unified School District vs. Newdow over the decision that the words, “Under God”, in the Pledge of Allegiance. Michael Newdow, being an atheist, did not want his daughter to learn of a “false” or “fake” God. He did everything in his power to try and get the phrase removed from the pledge and from society all together. Newdow states, “And every morning my child is asked to stand up, face that flag, put her hand over her heart and say that

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    everyone viewed me as different, i didn't do the pledge of Allegiance. For the country and the citizens in it this was viewed as extremely disrespectful. Imagine a 5 year old saying “ No, i will not do the pledge of Allegiance.” And the teacher being outraged, sending the kid to the office. Well that kid was me. Feeling bad yet wanting to stand up for something that you know is worth it. You're probably wondering “ Why the heck didn't she do the pledge?” i promise i'll get there. A kid who didn't celebrate

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    across America, schools say The Pledge Of Allegiance. This is considered one of the most controversial topics in America because of its religious views. The statement “One nation, Under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all” causes the most controversy, mostly from religious standpoints. Just because there are many different religions in America that do not worship God, that does not mean we have to take it out all together. The Pledge of Allegiance has been around for over one hundred

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    The topic of our rights come about all through out time. When dealing with this country’s “norms”, the contrast in peoples beliefs does not seem to be any different. Some believe that the purpose of standing up for the pledge/ anthem or using “under god” within them, is just a form of respect for our soldiers and/or just away to express this country’s freedom. On the other hand, a large percentage or this country believes this not only actually contradicts what an individual believes but in fact

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    and freethinking. America's basis is Liberty and Justice. If a person finds that he would rather sit down while the Pledge of Allegiance, let him do it. 2. The act of patriotism where the recitation of the Pledge is something mandatory usually comes as the first thought and first act in elementary school, when teachers teach little first graders the importance of the Pledge of Allegiance. In

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    to have a religion. The Pledge of Allegiance is honoring America and shows the core values of the nation. The words ‘under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance while it may be endorsing Christianity, it is not violating the First Amendment. No one is forced to say the Pledge of Allegiance; the main point of the Pledge of Allegiance is to show patriotism not express a religious belief. Even if certain people do not agree with the words ‘under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance no one can legally force

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