What about atheists, or polytheists?
I have no objection to pledging allegiance to the flag, in fact it
should be encouraged. My objection is the insertion of "Under God"
into the pledge.
larry
On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 09:31:22 -0500, Doug White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Larry C. Lyons
>
> The phase Under God as inserted into the pledge states an outright
> governemental endorsement of a certain religion, which according to
> the constitution is not allowed. It does not matter whether the person
> is a believer or not, what does matter is a governement mandated
> religious practice.
>
> larry
>
> I perceive that statement somewhat a stretch. I do not think pledging
> allegiance to the flag, and hence to country implies any religious endorsement,
> rather a historical statement of the country you are pledging loyalty top. The
> country was founded by a people fleeing religious opression (i. e. Church of
> England) and noting is going to change that. This is still the country we all
> love, even if we take issue with those who govern it from time to time.
>
> As far as the coin and currency, the inscription; "In God we trust" does not
> make it any less legal tender for all debt, and is easilyt spendable, worldwide,
> in fact is coveted by many, including entire regimes where the inscription is
> completely ignored.
>
> In summary, much ado about nothing. One is either loyal to his country or
> he isn't.
>
>
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