The U.S. Pledge of Allegiance uses the phrases “one nation under God”. The phrases "under God" were added to the Pledge on June 14, 1954 by Dwight Eisenhower in honor of "the almighty." But these phrases never identify any particular deity by name.
If a particular deity is identified (such as Yahweh or Allah) it could lead to theocratic thinking which uplifts a single god and religion while undermining all others. This can and has led to other problems in secular institutions. For example, school children being forced to acknowledge a god which does not represent their (or their parents) faith and values. The problem worsens when children of irreligious homes are forced to utter the phrases because the utterance of "one nation under God" superimposes religion over secular thought.
Thus, should phrases containing the mention of God(s) ever be included in secular speeches meant to represent secular nations? Should the phrases "one nation under God" be removed? Why or why not?
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