Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should we have "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance?
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We should have "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance

This position holds that 'under God' should stay in the Pledge of Allegiance. It argues that keeping the phrase is a superficial matter rather than an attack on anyone, that removing it would itself infringe religious freedom, and that the nation was founded by its framers under God.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. The Founding Fathers founded this country under God
    The Founding Fathers, who were Christians, founded America on the basis of God while also ensuring freedom of religion.
  2. It violates religious freedom to remove 'under God' from the Pledge of Allegiance
    Removing the phrase would discriminate against Christians.