So I wanted to test a theory. When learning to recite the Pledge as a young child, they may not fully understand what they are saying at the time, but as an adult they would be able to interpret it for themselves.
So yesterday, while I was on the phone with my mother, who has been out of school for over 35 yrs, I asked her if she could recite the Pledge of Allegiance. At first, she thought she wouldn't be able to, but after a couple of tries she was able to recite it almost perfectly. So it is important I think to be able say a pledge that you will always honor and respect your country. But if it is removed, what could be the effects of our youth towards their country? So part two to my experience, I am going to call and ask the same question to my 6 yr old cousin. I will let you know my results.
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How did your cousin do with the Pledge? When I was in school, I think I took it very seriously - hand over heart, eyes on the flag in the corner of the room. I'm not sure how I'd feel with taking "under God" out. There is a good argument for it not being there if it wasn't in the original, but having learned it that way, it would seem I'd mis-spoken it if the words were left out. Kind of like reading The Lord's Prayer from the NIV Bible when it was memorized in King James....do the words change the meaning? So with the Pledge of Allegiance, does omitting "under God" change the loyalty to flag and country? Something to ponder...
ReplyDeleteHe knew it without hesitation, and honestly this surprised me. And to answer your question if "under God" was removed it wouldn't change the loyalty to the flag, but at the same time if it is not removed and people like Newdow get their way then the whole pledge could risk being taken out of our schools.
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