24 February 2009

Christians and the Pledge

Here is an offering from a Christian libertarian (what else could a child of God be?). Those of you who have a bumper sticker, Love It or Leave It , on you car need not read further.

Christians and The Pledge of Allegiance
Posted by Greg. Monday, February 16, 2009

The Pledge of Allegiance, which was first introduced in 1892, is the traditional start of the day for most schoolchildren in the USA. I, like many before and following me, have said the pledge literally thousands of times. It is a part of American culture.

Only in recent years have I actually considered the pledge, and what it really means. In this article I would like to share some thoughts about the words and effect of the pledge, and consider whether I, as a libertarian and a Christian, should be reciting them or not. I will not consider the history of the pledge, because that is largely immaterial to the question at hand - whether I should be saying the pledge of allegiance.

My consideration is primarily from a Christian libertarian viewpoint. It is my hope, however, that a non-libertarian Christian will find enough truth in this to be able to agree with my conclusion.

Go here for the body of the essay.

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