Kids in Highschool who, while patriotic, are not religious should not have to say the words "under God" while pledging allegiance to their country. The first Pilgrims came across the ocean in seek of religious freedom. Many founding fathers were irreligious aswell. Only recently has our country been overwhelmingly gung ho for God. Composed by 1892 by Francis Bellamy, and officially adopted as the pledge by Congress in 1942. As recent as 1954, the words "under God" were added to our pledge. It has been changed four times since its creation, and I feel it is time for a fifth change that is less discriminatory and show that our country is finally making strides towards a more open-minded and progressive society.
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