The Debate with "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance -United. The wording of the Pledge of Allegiance has been debated since the phrase "under God" was added in 1954. It was on Flag Day in 1954 that President Eisenhower and Congress changed the phrase "one indivisible nation » into “one nation, under God, indivisible” (Haynes, Chaltain and Glisson 154). The Knights of Columbus had insisted on the change to make it different from similar pledges recited by "godless communists" (O'Connor 1). Congress also believed it to be consistent with the country's religious roots at the time (Haynes, Chaltain, and Glisson 154). Since that day in 1954, there has been controversy over whether the phrase "under God" should be incorporated into the Pledge of Allegiance. was originally written and published in 1892 without the phrase "under God". Since then, the Pledge of Allegiance has been an important pledge that children recite every day in schools across the United States, refusing to salute the God. the flag would result in expulsion, loss of friends, and even persecution (Haynes, Chaltain, and Glisson 152). The Pledge of Allegiance should continue to be recited in schools across the country, but the phrase "under God" should be optional because it may conflict with some people's religious beliefs, some people find it unconstitutional, and some People think that Church and State should be separated. As James Madison, the fourth president of the United States, said: "The religion of each man must be left to the conviction and conscience of each man, and it is right for each man to exercise it as he pleases." seems. dictate" (Haynes, C...... middle of article...... the Pledge of Allegiance in general. In the survey that was given to students in an English class at Riverside Community College on November 19, 50% of students agree that children should recite the Pledge of Allegiance, while 4% of students disagree. On the other hand, 36% have mixed opinions or. are not opposed to either solution Some students' views differ, such as 42% who say they want to follow the traditions they have had for years while 23% think that. doesn't matter, or that they don't know enough information about it. A staggering 8% say it goes against their religious beliefs or they find it unconstitutional. The remaining 27% chose the other option, for example saying that it is a good way to teach children to respect their country and that it matches their religious views, or that they do not want others to are ostracized because of their religious beliefs (Survey).

Essay / The Debate with "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance -United. The wording of the Pledge of Allegiance has been debated since the phrase "under God" was added in 1954. It was on Flag Day in 1954 that President Eisenhower and Congress changed the phrase "one indivisible nation » into “one nation, under God, indivisible” (Haynes, Chaltain and Glisson 154). The Knights of Columbus had insisted on the change to make it different from similar pledges recited by "godless communists" (O'Connor 1). Congress also believed it to be consistent with the country's religious roots at the time (Haynes, Chaltain, and Glisson 154). Since that day in 1954, there has been controversy over whether the phrase "under God" should be incorporated into the Pledge of Allegiance. was originally written and published in 1892 without the phrase "under God". Since then, the Pledge of Allegiance has been an important pledge that children recite every day in schools across the United States, refusing to salute the God. the flag would result in expulsion, loss of friends, and even persecution (Haynes, Chaltain, and Glisson 152). The Pledge of Allegiance should continue to be recited in schools across the country, but the phrase "under God" should be optional because it may conflict with some people's religious beliefs, some people find it unconstitutional, and some People think that Church and State should be separated. As James Madison, the fourth president of the United States, said: "The religion of each man must be left to the conviction and conscience of each man, and it is right for each man to exercise it as he pleases." seems. dictate" (Haynes, C...... middle of article...... the Pledge of Allegiance in general. In the survey that was given to students in an English class at Riverside Community College on November 19, 50% of students agree that children should recite the Pledge of Allegiance, while 4% of students disagree. On the other hand, 36% have mixed opinions or. are not opposed to either solution Some students' views differ, such as 42% who say they want to follow the traditions they have had for years while 23% think that. doesn't matter, or that they don't know enough information about it. A staggering 8% say it goes against their religious beliefs or they find it unconstitutional. The remaining 27% chose the other option, for example saying that it is a good way to teach children to respect their country and that it matches their religious views, or that they do not want others to are ostracized because of their religious beliefs (Survey).

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