Pledge

what it means to me. The United States flag stands for so many things but most importantly, strength and respect. It stands for the brave soldiers risking their lives, to protect our nation. When we put our right hand over our hearts, to say the Pledge of Allegiance, we show respect to our soldiers and our nation. Whether you’re in school, or at a sporting event,…

throughout all my schooling up until college I blindly participated in the pledge of allegiance, national anthem and other ceremonies that connected the country to god. I never questioned where my belief came from and for that matter where all of this nation’s god association came from. Being actively interested in history I knew that the pledge wasn’t always practiced within the United States so I never knew where we came up with the pledge of allegiance came from and where the god part came…

and damage their relationship with both students and teachers. The Pledge of Allegiance was brought to court in New York by a group of parents whose children attended public school in that state. (Prayer in the Schools pg. 78). The Pledge of Allegiance is sited at the start of school, to acknowledge our soldiers and salute them, for what they have done to save our country. The parents objected to the words “under God” in the pledge and believed their addition by Congress in 1954 violated the…

the pledge of allegiance, we have to say “under God”? The pledge of allegiance was originally created by Colonel George Balch in 1887. Since it was first created, it has been revised several times and different parts and words have been added to the pledge. One of the words that were added during the revision of the pledge are the words “under God”. The words “under God” were added in 1954 after many revisions. Many people believe that the words “under God” should remain as part of the pledge as…

religion.” About a quarter of the U.S. either believes in god, many gods, science or in no god. Many people believe that “God” should be removed from the pledge because it violates the First Amendment and doesn’t allow them to express themselves and believe in their own religion. This begins controversy because they don’t want to do the Pledge of Allegiance or even listen to the National Anthem. They also believe that if it’s removed then it will not cause controversy and that they can finally…

Governor of the State of Texas, Rick Perry - Defendant / Appellee Facts: In 2006, David and Shannon Croft, parents and friends of three minor children, filed a suit alleging the Texas Pledge and Minute of Silence Statute was unconstitutional. Each morning, Texas public school students are mandated to pledge allegiance to the United States and Texas state flag and observe a minute of silence. The Crofts sued Governor Rick Perry on behalf of their children who attended the Carrolton-Farmers…

and saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Many of times, phrases have been either added or removed from the pledge. Just recently, in 1954, the phrase “one nation indivisible” was changed to read “one nation, under God, indivisible”. People all over the country have been debating whether or not the words “under god” should be in the Pledge of Allegiance despite the fact that it interferes with the freedom of religion mentioned in the first amendment. Some people believe that the pledge should be…

Would you want your child to be forced to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance? In the United States, there are a wide range of religions. In the Pledge of Allegiance, the expression "under God" alludes to the Christian God. Being compelled to take part in the additionally is against fundamental human rights. Students in public schools schools taking an interest in the Pledge of Allegiance is a developing debate in the United States; be that as it may, students should have the capacity to…

Most public schools begin their day by reciting the pledge of allegiance. Saying the words you learned since 3rd grade seems easy enough, but as you progress through school you learn more of your rights you are guaranteed by the united states constitution like freedom of religion which is our great nations first amendment. All across the country students are required to recite it, and if they don’t, they will be punished for acting out in class. What they don't realize is that they are only…

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." As a student, The Pledge of Allegiance was how we started our day every morning. We would stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to show our respect and support for the people who fought for our country. If I walked into a classroom today while during the Pledge of Allegiance, I would see that some students would be standing…