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... Circuit Court of Appeals about the constitutionality of the phrase, “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance. ... Circuit Court of Appeals determined that requiring the recitation of the Pledge by students
is as objectionable as making them say “we are a nation ‘under Jesus,’ a nation ‘under Vishnu,’ a nation ‘under Zeus,’ or a nation ‘under no god,’ because none of these professions can be neutral with respect to religion” (Kravets 1). ... In his commentary, Eric Mayer writes, “As for "under God," I personally dont see what the big fuss is: just take it out. … When I was in school, after I gave up religion in favor of agnosticism, I simply didnt utter the words "under God," which is a favored remedy for some. ... The government doesnt print copies of the pledge which read, "one nation, under (insert appropriate phrase here)." They use the word God. ... It was made by a father who thinks it is wrong that his Christian daughter should have to endure the pain and struggle of hearing the words “under God” every day in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approximate Word count = 759
Approximate Pages = 3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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