That's the lamest excuse I've ever heard. So if it was 1854 then that's ok? The mention of God does not refer to any specific religion.

If you want to take that out, then you might as well do away with the notion of equality under God. How do you like them apples?

 

Someone took the bait.

It hasn't always been tradition to have "under God" in the Pledge of Allegance. It was added in 1954 as a means of advancing religion at a time when the nation was engaged in a battle against the doctrines of atheistic communism. Hardly a tradition. Furthermore, amply demonstrating that the purpose of the act was not to advance patriotism (a legitimate secular goal), but rather to promote religion. Think about that for a minute.

I agree with you wrexxy... I just wanted to throw out that tidbit of information to anyone that thought it cannot happen today. It has already happened in 1954 so it can happen again.

Let me explain myself on why I think it should be kept in the Pledge of Allegance. It would be a never ending battle that would eventually lead to Michael Newdow (and other egotistical radicals) demanding "God" be taken out of the National Motto, Declaration of Independence, U.S. currency etc.

It just doesn't make sense to me that an Atheist gets get's all bent out of shape over something he doesn't believe to exist. Does the word "God" force atheists to believe? Nope. Does the Pledge of Allegiance force an atheist to believe? No. Let's not forget what a definition Atheist is in this case: [n] someone who denies the existence of god. That said, why are you so offended by something that doesn't exist in your mind?

 

pete i always said you were the coolest.

i agree 100%

 

I can Care less I wont pledge that flag untill we get another president like clinton up in here! Who needs a BJ? ME! thas who!

 

Allegience to a flag is a stupid idea in itself.

Allegience to a principle or to a Constitution makes a lot more sense, but when a flag comes to symbolize a criminal administration, one has to carefully consider the implications of blind loyalty.

So there.

now, where is that unsubscribe link.....?

 

First off its not an excuse...Im stating facts....It was not in the original pledge...And sure go ahead and take that out as well....

 

I'm curious on the ages of all who are voting. Is it that the younger guys think it should stay and the older want it out? (except for daredevil)

i'm old (36) and i say NO. keep it out of the pledge!

damn right wing nut ballz

 

I'm 22 and I want it out.

-Chris

 

Salty actually posts something I pretty much agree with for a change!

Don't we all have better things to spend our short lives trying to do?

 

okay, so i didn't pay attention in United States History

 

As a kid I always felt unfomfortable having to say it in class.

Please remove it.

-Atheist Andy (23)

 

it doesnt need to mention any one religion, god is and allways has been classicaly tied to christian and catholic based views and religions.

Dont see the pledge saying allah, buddah, or what have you?

 

You are a complete moron.

I won't even waste typing a legitimate response knowing your tunnel vision starts and stops at the Bush administration.

 

Ah well thank you, didnt know that. In that case I guess removing it isnt a big deal

 

the flag symbolizes a helluva alot more then the current administration man, if you see it as the flag symbolizing this administration your an idiot, it symbolizes so much more then any one administration, it symbolizes our IDEALS AS A DEMOCRATIC NATION.

sorry you feel that way, i dont agree with our current administration but i dont see the l*** as representing that.