Pledge of Allegiance, Under God
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Because of the words "under God," many regard the pledge not simply as an expression of patriotism, but also as an expression of religious piety. Furthermore, it has been used by many of these same people as evidence that this is a religious nation; not simply in the sense that most people are religious, but rather than the government itself is founded upon religious principles - specifically, Christianity.
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News About Pledge of Allegiance, Under God
Under God.... or Over?
The friends of God are not necessarily the friends of God and religion while the enemies of God and religion are, perhaps, their best friends. Have we gone down the rabbit hole with Alice? Read More...The Pledge and Original Intent
Was the inclusion of the phrase "under God" intended as an expression of religious solidarity and as a means to link patriotism with a certain type of theism? Read More...Final Words on the Pledge of Allegiance
Well, this probably won't be the final time I post on the matter, but I've come across a document that lays out all the reasons why the use of "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is wrong... Read More...Anti-Christian Defense of the Pledge?
Some people see America drifting away from traditional Christianity - and they are right, it is. They hope, however, to stop that drift by getting the government to do more to endorse a Christian view of the world... Read More...Who Needs the Pledge?
Many defenders of the inclusion of "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance like to style themselves as defenders of God, Christianity, and religion as well. They act as though they are holding the barricades against the godless forces... Read More...Pyrrhic Victory for the Pledge?
It's entirely possible that the Supreme Court will rule against Micheal Newdow and decide that there is nothing unconstitutional about having the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. If they do so, however, it probably won't be a real victory for the Christian Right... Read More...The Pledge of Allegiance as Religious Practice
Some defenders of the Pledge of Allegiance argue that reciting the phrase "under God" is no worse than carrying around money that has "In God We Trust" printed on it.
Read More...Fanatical Atheists Fighting God
A "fanatic" is someone who is motivated by extreme emotions for an unreasonable cause. Are atheists "fanatics" if they wish the government to stay out of religious matters? That isn't unreasonable.
Read More...Jefferson, Madison, Newdow?
Most Americans probably don't agree with Michael Newdow's efforts to strip the phrase "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance - but at the same time, most efforts to expand religious freedom against the desires of the majority have been unpopular.
Read More...Buddhist Explains Opposition to "Under God"
Defenders of the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance like to attack atheists and pretend that the debate is one between religious believers and godless nonbelievers - completely ignoring the fact that religious people have supported Michael Newdow's case.
Read More...Defending "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance
The U.S. Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in the Pledge of Allegiance case, but for months conservative religious groups have been arguing in defense of the inclusion of the phrase "under God." Have they been successful?
Read More...Hans Zeiger: Boy Scout for Religious Fascism?
Some of those who defend the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance do so by saying that it is devoid of any real religious content.
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-->Pledge of Allegiance as Loyalty Oath
What does the Pledge of Allegiance really mean? Defenders tend to adopt two contradictory positions. On the one hand, they act as though it were...
Read more...If Not "Under God," Then What?
When did "god" become a constitutional issue? That's what some conservative writers ask - not realizing, it appears, that people's notions about "god" and "religion"...
Read more...Safire Admits: Newdow is Right!
It's rare to see a nationally known conservative writer agree with atheists like this - but William Safire has specifically stated that Micheal Newdow is...
Read more...Fighting the Pledge of Allegiance
Although most of the people who wish to keep the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance are religious, we shouldn't forget that plenty...
Read more...Pledge Ruling: Legal, but Unappealing
People have complained about the Ninth Circuit Court's ruling against the addition of the phrase "under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance, but what critics...
Read more...People Divided about "under God"
There is a lot of disagreement about whether the phrase "under God" should remain in the Pledge of Allegiance. Some atheists don't mind that it...
Read more...Little League Pledge Protested
Should Little League inject religion and religious controversy into a sport that should be about fitness and fun for children? Evidently, that exactly what Little...
Read more...Newdow Loses Prayer Challenge
Although most widely known for his efforts to have the phrase "under God" struck from the Pledge of Allegiance, Michael Newdow has also had another...
Read more...Micheal Newdow's Dry Run: Successful
Michael Newdow will be arguing his own case before the Supreme Court, trying to convince at least five of the justices that the phrase "under...
Read more...Defend The Original, Secular Pledge of Allegiance
Readers of this site have probably seen the various things I have written on the Pledge of Allegiance - and if you have, then you...
Read more...Save the Pledge... From Religious Bigots
Religious conservative fear that the Pledge of Allegiance is being threatened by godless forces - according to them, the removal of "under God" from the...
Read more...Michael Newdow Speaks on Pledge Case
The date has been set and Michael Newdow has been busy preparing for making his argument before the United States Supreme Court that the addition...
Read more...Colorado Considers Mandatory Pledge Law
Lawmakers in Colorado would like to require all public school students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance every school day. This "mandatory" requirement, however, would...
Read more...Buddhists Join Pledge Lawsuit
Michael Newdow's lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the addition of the phrase "under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance has usually been framed as a...
Read more...American Jewish Congress on Pledge Issue
Unlike other (generally liberal) Jewish groups, the American Jewish Congress has decided to oppose Michael Newdow's lawsuit to remove the phase "under God" from the...
Read more..."Under God" is Unnecessary
Those who defend the inclusion of the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance don't do so based upon reasoned argument or the law,...
Read more...Jews Split on Pledge Case
American Jews have traditionally been very strong proponents of the separation of church and state, joining with other groups whenever the government was found to...
Read more...Erasing God at Our Peril
Is it a mistake to try and remove "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance? Many conservatives think so - according to them, this country...
Read more...Religious Affirmations & Patriotism
People who don't want to see the phrase "under God" removed from the Pledge of Allegiance are defending it in much the same way that...
Read more...Politics of the Pledge of Allegiance
In the legal and political fights over the Pledge of Allegiance and whether the phrase "under God" should remain in it, the lines tend to...
Read more...Does God Belong in the Pledge of Allegiance?
Defense of the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is almost invariably based upon falsehoods and distortions. More often than not people argue...
Read more...Pledge: One Classroom Under God
Is the Pledge of Allegiance really coercive at all when it comes to schoolchildren? Some argue that it really isn't - that the inclusion of...
Read more...Pledge of Allegiance: Rocking the Boat?
Are atheists and secularists hurting their own cause by pursuing the case against the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance? Some think so...
Read more...Pledge Case: Sky Won't Fall
Most of the time, when religious figures have something to say about the legal case challenging the insertion of "under God" to the Pledge of...
Read more...Why the Pledge Matters
So, the Supreme Court will be hearing arguments on whether the phrase "under God" was an unconstitutional addition to the Pledge of Allegiance. But is...
Read more...Supreme Court to Rule on "Under God" in Pledge
It is probably no surprise to most people that the United States Supreme Court has decided to hear arguments in the California case of whether...
Read more...Under God: An "Injury" Without Victims
A number of people - mostly nonbelievers but also some believers - object to the inclusion of "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. For...
Read more...Atheists: No Right to Live in America
Sometimes, people wonder what the harm is in having "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance and what is wrong with having public school students...
Read more...Boulder Schools Reverse on Pledge
Schools in the Boulder Valley School District will no longer be required to force students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance - although they may...
Read more...Colorado Pledge of Allegiance Law Blocked
Should students and teachers be forced to recite the Pledge of Allegiance Among the efforts to promote or even enforce patriotism are laws which require...
Read more...Texas Pledge-of-Allegiance Law Undermines Democracy, Critical Thinking
A recent Texas law requires all students in public schools to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. This is supposed to be a show...
Read more...Enforced Patriotism Ruled Unconstitutional
According to a federal court, schools in Pennsylvania cannot constitutionally require students to either say the Pledge of Allegiance or sing the national anthem each...
Read more...Trashing the Pledge
Many people claim to be defending the Pledge of Allegiance when they oppose the 9th Circuit decision that held as unconstitutional the insertion of the...
Read more...Knights of Columbus Defend Pledge & God
The Knights of Columbus, a conservative Catholic organization largely responsible for the insertion of the words "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance, has filed...
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