America’s PLEDGE of Allegiance needs updating! Why? Let’s discuss!
America is unique in our world when it comes to our creed and beliefs. America was founded upon the idea that a Creator God is part of our reality. In 1892, the Pledge of Allegiance was passed by Congress. In 1954, Eisenhower and our Congress added the words ‘under God’. But since 1892 and 1954 America has changed completely and become a GLOBAL power. Some say the only Super Power on our planet. My viewpoint is that we need to UPDATE our Pledge to reflect our new situation. Let’s first, however, read the core words as voiced by most Americans today:
“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.”
This pledge is what I have viewed as sound philosophy for our country since its formation. I repeat this Pledge often. America has stood for a REPUBLIC and for a CREATOR GOD who rules over our Nation. The ‘words’ Republic needs to be explained. A Republic is not the same as ‘a Democracy’. American founders rejected this idea called Democracy. Why? Because this type of system gradually leads to tyranny and also fascism (a mindset where opposing viewpoints are restricted and where a centralized government rules over the people). Much as we experience today in Washington D.C. and what is being proposed for the entire planet (via Agenda 2030 and via the WEF (world economic forum).
A Republic is much different (from a Democracy) and the general definition is as follows:
While often categorized as a Democracy, the United States is more accurately defined as a constitutional federal Republic. What does this mean? “Constitutional” refers to the fact that government in the United States is based on a Constitution which is the supreme law of the United States. Representatives of the citizens rule over the nation (not select politicians who avoid the voice of citizens).
Today’s politicians tend to rule with policies which are assumed to be from the voting citizens even as these policies (when implemented) are MANDATED upon the citizens. The idea is that we have a Democracy which has elected these politicians to do as they please (in the ‘name’ of the citizens). Today, our government is not viewed as valid by most of our citizens. Only some 22% of citizens approve of what our Congress is saying/doing. Some 60% do not approve of what our President is saying/doing.
American’s repeat the Pledge of Allegiance but most do not understand what this PLEDGE means. Do we need to NEW PLEDGE for this new age which is emerging? My sense is absolutely! We need to focus on real-time realities which witness the Global Nature of our planet. We now have some 8 billion citizens on planet Earth who are relevant to our Global System. Each is an ‘individual’ who was created in the ‘image’ of our Creator God. So what do I propose as our NEW PLEDGE?
I would propose that we expand our PLEDGE to the entire planet. We now live on ONE PLANET (under our CREATOR GOD). We also need to abandon this idea that a Global philosophy of political Democracy is what our planet needs. A Global Democracy would create tyranny and fascism for ALL 8 billion citizens. A select group of ELITES (running our planet) would mandate laws, rules, regulations, and policies for the entire planet. This is FASCISM. Tyranny would develop for the citizens!
The concept of the Biden Administration (plus the entire WEST as of today) is that the WEST must enforce DEMOCRACY on the entire planet. Biden calls this a Uni-Polar view for the planet. This mindset would eventually produce tyranny for the entire planet (accept the FEW who govern the planet). This is totally contrary to our founding CREED/pledge. What was our founding CREED? Think on these words from our Declaration of Independence:
This first part of the Declaration (the Preamble) contains an assertion of individual rights. The most famous line states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created EQUAL, that all (men and women)are endowed by their CREATOR with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”America was founded upon the idea that ALL citizens of planet Earth are EQUAL (in their relationship to our CREATOR). We are citizens of a HIGHER POWER who governs this planet (invisibly).
The evidence of this CREATOR person is revealed by the EVENTS which happen on this planet. Events happen via the invisible WORD of this Higher Power. Yes, our Creator God uses his WORDS to create EVENTS on this planet. Some view this as Prophecy! The WILL of our CREATOR determines our DESTINY. We are servants/agents NOT principles. Our destiny is a result of the WILL of our SOURCE (God Almighty)!
If the above is reality (which I think it is), then I would propose that we UPDATE our mantra/creed. Our mantra needs to be focused on the idea that planet Earth is ONE PLANET (under our invisible Source). Freedom comes from recognizing this reality. Biden’s Uni-polar ideas (or the ideas of any other politician) can not bring the planet FREEDOM (for the 8 billion citizens). We need to rethink our MISSION statement and add the words ‘ ONE PLANET (under God).
God rules this planet and the evidence is ubiquitous!Think on these words as you watch our world head for a Nuclear War. War can not solve our problems. We need to UPDATE our mantra to that of a HIGHER AUTHORITY who can INTERVENE in our affairs and CHANGE our SITUATION. Seek THE CREATOR is the message and real freedom, justice, and happiness will arrive. The ‘words’ of our last Messiah are relevant:
Our Father, which art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.
For thy Kingdom, thy Power, and thy Glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.
I might end with these ‘words’ from Thomas Jefferson, who wrote our Declaration of Independence in 1776:
If the government (of the United States of America) tries to take these rights (life, liberty, happiness) away; the people have the right to form a new government. Jefferson also addresses a counterclaim in this section, acknowledging that “Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established (now some 246 years) should not be changed for light and transient causes…” He counters by reminding his audience of the “long train of abuses and usurpations” that makes it “…their Right, it is their Duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.”
Wow! Is it time to RETHINK our daily mantra/creed? Does our mantra/pledge need UPDATING? What is now happening on planet EARTH is chaos, destruction, and dysfunction. We appear to be heading for Nuclear War! The above ‘words’ seem totally RELEVANT to me. Think for yourself, however! Reality is always NOW!
I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.
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