Should public schools encourage students to not only "the republic" but also to affirm that it is "under God." What if you don't believe in God, or think that religion is a crutch, a fairy tale, or a tool of oppression. If you come from a family of atheists, should you be coerced by a public school to declare your belief in God?
The 9th circuit says no, and the Bush administration says yes, according to an article i read.. What do you say?
*In my opinion*
The "Pledge" should stay the same.. Congress has always said that same pledge, and so has the supreme court.
It's not like it singles out any particular God. And if you don't believe in any God, then just don't say that phrase (under God).
Even though "under God" is in the pledge, it does not harm the idea of keeping church and state seperate..
*Here is a website on it..HERE*
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