“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
When we say the pledge of allegiance, we promise loyalty and support to each other.
The Merriam dictionary defines “Republic” as:
“a government in which supreme power resides in a body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by elected officers and representatives responsible to them and governing according to the law.”
So we, the people of the United States of America, are “the republic,” and our flag represents our unity of power. In 1954, the pledge of allegiance was modified one last time with the most important words of all added: “One Nation under God.” These four words acknowledge our nation as being under God. In other words, God First!
These words demonstrate that the majority of “We the People” recognize our nation’s strength is beholden to God, and we are thankful to God for his incredible blessings.
The pledge also states: “indivisible with liberty and justice for all.”
The concept here is that we will not allow ourselves to be divided and that the power of the people is to be used to pursue liberty and justice for all.
Some believe Christians should abstain from politics and set the example of not voting because they don’t like the choices, pointing out that heaven is the only true Christian nation.
I understand and agree that God should be first in all our lives. And for true Christians, Heaven is their final home.
However, I don’t believe that speaking up for the values and principles of Christianity in our country or against destructive policies in this worldly government somehow, someway, means we have pledged our loyalty to the Country instead of to Christ and His Kingdom.
To me, Such statements encourage silence and apathy and discourage speaking up and taking a stand for good. When we stand for good, we stand for God and promote the message of Christ as God is Good.
Our example and words in and out of politics should encourage others to want to know the reason for the hope that is in us. 1 Peter 3:15
I appreciate that our “Pledge of Allegiance” includes: “One Nation Under God.”
I am both an Advocate for Christ and part of “We The People”; I speak with my vote and voice.
When I speak against evil and against unjust actions, and when I speak for liberty, I am NOT excluding God. I am taking a stand for God. I am doing my part to ensure that “We, the people,” continue to acknowledge God at the Helm. I vote with those I believe best align with God’s Word.
“A Country without God is a Country lost; a Country with God is a Country Blessed.”
In my opinion, WRJ
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