There are many cons to having this phrase in our pledge. One of the main reasons we came to this nation was to seek religious freedom and religion has always been a very accepted part of our lives here. This side strongly agrees that these two simple words are honoring our country and we are all united under god. The words of the Pledge present the beliefs held by the Founders of this Nation that our freedoms come from God. Congress inserted the phrase 'One Nation Under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance for the one purpose of reaffirming America's unique understanding of this truth, and to distinguish America from atheistic nations who recognize no higher authority than the State. The words “under god” encourage civic pride, respect for our heritage, and patriotism because the Pledge is by its nature a patriotic exercise, not a religious exercise. Additionally, people have the right not to participate in saying the pledge if he/she does not wish
There are many cons to having this phrase in our pledge. One of the main reasons we came to this nation was to seek religious freedom and religion has always been a very accepted part of our lives here. This side strongly agrees that these two simple words are honoring our country and we are all united under god. The words of the Pledge present the beliefs held by the Founders of this Nation that our freedoms come from God. Congress inserted the phrase 'One Nation Under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance for the one purpose of reaffirming America's unique understanding of this truth, and to distinguish America from atheistic nations who recognize no higher authority than the State. The words “under god” encourage civic pride, respect for our heritage, and patriotism because the Pledge is by its nature a patriotic exercise, not a religious exercise. Additionally, people have the right not to participate in saying the pledge if he/she does not wish