Which of the following is more inclusive and better represents the ideals of maximum freedom as outlined in the US constitution? (h/t)
| 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. | I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under the gods, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. | I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under no God or gods, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. | I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. |
| Interjects that the person must adhere to a monotheistic belief system. | Interjects that the person must adhere to a polytheistic belief system. | Interjects that the person must not adhere to any theistic belief system. | Does not interject any presuppositions about religion. The person is free to believe whatever they want. |
Happy Independence Day, y’all. As the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche said, “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.”
I invite you to read that quote 1nce more. Have fun today. 🙂
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