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One Nation Under God

Started by Xiilent, February 15, 2012, 07:19:12 PM

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Davin

Just another lame little idea from my brain sauces. It seems very contradictory to say "one nation" as if making an inclusive statement, then to say "under god" to exclude many people.
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Guardian85

How about this:
"One nation under Canada, above Mexico."  ;D


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Ali

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 16, 2012, 05:41:44 PM
How about this:
"One nation under Canada, above Mexico."  ;D

Haha, that I like.

Amicale

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 16, 2012, 05:41:44 PM
How about this:
"One nation under Canada, above Mexico."  ;D

I like it! :)

"One nation, Canada's pants, above Mexico, America's shoes". (thank you Nobody's Listening podcast)


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Sweetdeath

Quote from: Amicale on February 16, 2012, 06:39:10 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 16, 2012, 05:41:44 PM
How about this:
"One nation under Canada, above Mexico."  ;D

I like it! :)

"One nation, Canada's pants, above Mexico, America's shoes". (thank you Nobody's Listening podcast)
Perfect :D
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statichaos

Even from a religious perspective, the addition of "Under God" to the Pledge is iffy.  It's one thing to ask God to favor your nation, or to watch over it (though I personally find asking for favoritism to be kind of tacky).  It's another thing to assume that God is doing so.

m.condon

Though I no longer have to say the pledge of allegiance every day it is still my National pledge and is supposed to represent my country and my patriotism. I think the intention of including that phrase extends beyond the mere the words. It is meant to establish our nation and our government as a religious country. Though people will say that it does give preferential treatment to one god over the other the fact that it is included is over stepping the boundaries between Church and State. An establishment outside of a church and temple cannot be religious. The National Atheist Party is for the removal of the phrase as well
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Stevil

Quote from: Whitney on February 15, 2012, 08:18:02 PM
Of course it should be taken out..it violates the wall of separation; especially when it's recited daily in schools.

Do kids really have to recite the pledge allegiance thing everyday at school?
This seems very much a propaganda thing on the kids, are you guys for it, against it or don't care?

Ihateyoumike

I, for one, would be appeased if the pledge were changed to say "One Nation under Jude Law" because... Well, there is no because... Just because.

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Quote from: Ihateyoumike on March 08, 2012, 08:02:46 AM
I, for one, would be appeased if the pledge were changed to say "One Nation under Jude Law Angelina Jolie" because... Well, there is no because... Just because.

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Sweetdeath

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on March 08, 2012, 08:02:46 AM
I, for one, would be appeased if the pledge were changed to say "One Nation under Jude Law" because... Well, there is no because... Just because.



I prefer Jude Law any day <3
Law 35- "You got to go with what works." - Robin Lefler

Wiggum:"You have that much faith in me, Homer?"
Homer:"No! Faith is what you have in things that don't exist. Your awesomeness is real."

"I was thinking that perhaps this thing called God does not exist. Because He cannot save any one of us. No matter how we pray, He doesn't mend our wounds.