We pledge the allegiance TO THE FLAG... of the United States of America.

Not to the religions of the United States. We're pledging to our flag, not to God. So, why is he/she/whatever incoorperated?


With that said, I don't believe in "God", and have no problem with those who do (as long as they don't force their beliefs on me.) I wouldn't call myself Atheist, I wouldn't call myself anything. I just don't believe in a god nor do I have a different opinion of those who do. I've said MANY prayers before dinnertime with family, and friends of the family, since I can remember.


No "atheist" unfortunately would be able to survive if they denied money. No one in this world can survive without it. And more than likey I wouldn't have half of the stuff I do if I didn't accept it.


To me, it's merely words on a piece of paper.

The pledge though, I don't care whether it says "under God", I see it as pledging our flag (as it states) I see it as pledging our country. Which, it would make sense to change the words or take them out completely since not everyone in our country believes in god, and certainly not everyone lives under god. Maybe Freedom would be a better choice of words. Our flag stands for freedom, our country stands for freedom, and the pledge stands for our country.