"Under God" was added to the pledge in the 20th century, over 100 years after the founding of The United States. The United States of America is supposed to be a country that welcomes all people of different races, sexual orientations, and religions. It is a separation of church and state. By having "Under God" in the pledge, you not only bind the United States to a religion, but violate the first amendment by forcing American Citizens who identify as a different religion or non-religious to say the pledge with "Under God." The words should be removed in order to encompass the diversity of the United States.



