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"The
flag...is a visible symbol of the ideal
aspirations of the American people. It is the
one focus in which all unite in reverential
devotion. We differ in religion; we differ in
politics; we engage in disputes as to the true
meaning of the Constitution, and even
challenge the wisdom of some of its
provisions; we inject self-interest and
cupidity into most of the ordinary
transactions of daily life, but through the
sanctifying folds of the flag, the collective
intelligence of the nation rises superior to
the wisdom of its parts, and thus ensures the
perpetuity of the Republic."
General MacArthur
God is in our pledge,
our National Anthem, is in virtually every
patriotic song, and in our documents. We honor
His Son's birth, His death, and His
resurrection during holidays. We turn to Him
in prayer in times of crisis.
We praise Him and we
love Him. If God offends any of you, then you
should think seriously about making your home
in another part of the world that doesn't have
our beliefs. God is a part of our culture and
we are proud to have Him.
The
pledge of Allegiance says
you are promising to be true to the United
States of America! Don't you think it is about
time people stop trying to take His Name out
of everything??? I certainly do and will
always say the Pledge of Allegiance WITH God's
name in it!!!!!
"I
pledge allegiance"
(I promise to be true)
"to
the flag"
(to the symbol of our country)
"of
the United States of America"
(each state that has joined to make our
country)
"and
to the Republic"
(a republic is a country where the people
choose others to make laws for them
-- the government is for the people)
"for
which it stands,"
(the flag means the country)
"one
Nation"
(a single country)
"under
God,"
(the people believe in a supreme being)
"indivisible,"
(the country cannot be split into parts)
"with
liberty and justice"
(with freedom and fairness)
"for
all."
(that means for you AND for me.
May
the Lord bless and keep you safe always.
With
love and prayers,
Ruth
Ann Mahaffey
©Copyright
2002
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