beginning of each day in many public and private schools around the country, students stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. In fact, 35 states have passed laws mandating that the Pledge be recited on a daily basis. This issue has been a source of controversy for years. On one side of the argument exists families and educators who believe in the citizenship and patriotism that reciting the Pledge brings (Chiodo, 2011). On the opposing side, families and educators argue the possible threat to an individual’s
Disney movie, The Lion King. The Pledge of Allegiance states that our kingdom, or nation, under God is indivisible, much like how the light touches almost everything in The Lion King, making its nation indivisible. After a court case about the Pledge in 2014, many people have been wondering whether or not it is worth it to say the Pledge every morning at school. Due to the use of “under God”, freedom of speech, and the forced patriotism onto citizens, the Pledge is unethical. Schools should not be
First, I would like to talk about the history of the Pledge of Allegiance. Many people today recite the Pledge of Allegiance but do not know the history that took place behind it. The Pledge of Allegiance was originally written more than a century ago. The original pledge was: I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic, for which it stands, one Nation, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all . The flag serves as a symbol of our country and its proud traditions of freedom and equal opportunity
patriotism for the people and culture enclosed by specific imaginary lines created by humans is not new (Wilson). The early church itself had its own “Apostles’ Creed,” which served as a sort of pledge. There is nothing wrong with having an allegiance to God and His Holiness, but the problem begins when one pledges his or her allegiance to a piece of fabric, people group, nation, or even the world. Instigating pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America in Christian schools in Southern
These words we would share and we would stand proud together as one. The words that the teacher taught us were the Pledge of Allegiance. As we said the words together for the first time, my nervousness' went away. We all were fitting in, not because we all messed up the words but because we were sharing a love for our fatherland and we were unified. However, in today's schools the Pledge is occasionally left out of the classroo... ... middle of paper ... ... religious exercise?"UnderGod.ProCon.org
Teachers' Understanding of the Pledge of Allegiance Introduction Current social context demands that we see people either as flag-waving patriots or traitorous war protesters. American social institutions have supported this dichotomy by fostering a haven from the complexity of the world situation since 9/11: come in, they seem to say, and say a prayer for our country, sing the national anthem, recite the Pledge. These institutions know that familiar words act as aural blankets. We wrap
needed a call for those of a broken nation to join together under one flag. The solution appeared when the Pledge of Allegiance was formed as it is now recited all across the country to bring unity throughout. Americans pledge loyalty to their country when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance which affirms the values and freedom of the United States (“The Pledge of Allegiance”). The original Pledge of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy in August 1892 (Baer). Bellamy is a Baptist minister who would
The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 and “by the time of the Second World War, many states had made the daily recitation of the pledge mandatory for teachers and students” (“The Pledge of Allegiance,” par. 2). In 1954 congress passed a law inserting the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance. Students in schools started to refuse to stand and recite the pledge along with their teacher and classmates and as a result they would be punished for not doing so. This was seen as a big controversy
The Pledge of Allegiance is a saying most of us learn, memorize, and recite as a child. However, many of the students don’t give much thought to the meaning and depth of the words in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge dates back to 1892, according to USHistory.org, and though the words have been changed and altered over the years, its general meaning stays the same. The Pledge of Allegiance’s lyrics hold much meaning to me, the meanings of which I will be presenting piece by piece. The first
“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.” The Pledge of Allegiance is recited on several occasions, but should students be required to say it in the morning of every school day? Even though some people say the Pledge of Allegiance should be removed from a daily school schedule, students who are American citizens should recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning
impression throughout America that the Pledge is required. However, it is not mandatory for one to perform the Pledge. Davis describes a court case that dealt with this issue, “In June 1943, in West Virginia vs. Barnette, the Supreme Court ruled that schoolchildren could not be forced to recite the pledge if their religious beliefs did not allow it” (Davis 661). Although it is not required for citizens to perform the Pledge, it may be upsetting to some that the Pledge only mentions one religions deity
The Pledge of Allegiance: Voluntary or a Ritual "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. "The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892, by the Socialist minister, Francis Bellamy for the 400th anniversary of discovering America. This Pledge began with only a few words, without God it in. Due to the fact that the Communists were threatful at these time,
the Pledge affirmed that we were 'one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.' Indivisible means we can rise above our differences, religious or otherwise. Liberty means the right to act and speak freely no matter what one's faith or philosophy may be. And Justice, of course, means equal rights for all, regardless of whether or not we believe in a deity.” This quote from the American humanist association describes what happened when we changed the pledge of allegiance. The pledge of
"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 in school, The Pledge of Allegiance was how you started your day every morning. We would stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to show our respect and support for the people who fight for our country. If you were to walk into a classroom today, while the Pledge of Allegiance was being said, you would see that some
he Pledge of Allegiance has undergone a few minor changes since it was composed in 1892, but the most significant, and controversial change is the addition of the words “Under God” in 1954 by Congress. Since the Pledge of Allegiance is considered the official mantra of the United States Government, should our government continue to include the words "under God" in the pledge, or should it be removed? In a country where the constitution expresses separation of church and state, was the Federal
Remove God from the Pledge of Allegiance The original Pledge of Allegiance was meant as an expression of patriotism, not religious faith and made no mention of God. The pledge was written in 1892 by the socialist Francis Bellamy. He wrote it for the popular magazine Youth's Companion on the occasion of the nation's first celebration of Columbus Day. It’s wording omitted reference not only to God but also to the United States. “Under God” should be removed from the pledge for purposes of creating
The Pledge of Allegiance in the Public School System The Pledge of Allegiance has become a major issue for students, teachers, parents and lawmakers. The original intention of the pledge was not to stir up trouble, but for a celebration of Christopher Columbus discovery of the new world. The pledge is no longer thought of as a celebration, but an infringement on children's religious beliefs. Do you believe that children's rights are being infringed on? Some people believe that the pledge is a great
The Pledge of Allegiance in the Public System has become a major issue for students, teachers and lawmakers. The original intention of The Pledge of Allegiance was not to stir up trouble but to express patriotism and pride for one’s country. The Pledge of Allegiance is no longer seen as patriotism, but is now a burden to children’s religious beliefs and a mockery to the families of fallen soldiers. We have our United States soldiers risking their lives to protect us, the U.S. citizens. With the various
When the morning announcements come on and say, “Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance,” people normally don’t think anything of it, but to stand up and recite a few lines to something they learned in kindergarden. However, some people may feel it is wrong to say the Pledge based upon a religion that they practice. Requiring students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance does violate the First Amendment due to the fact that they are protected under the Freedom of Speech clause. This is seen through
The Pledge of Allegiance is a well known symbol of liberty, freedom, and prosperity among the citizens of the United States. The Pledge of Allegiance was created in August 1892 by a socialist minister Francis Bellamy of the words “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” (Ushistory.org) In 1954, President Eisenhower embolden Congress to add the words “under God” to the Pledge due to the threat of Communism and