Allegiance Quote by Mathew Staver
“Justice William Brennan stated that the phrase 'under God' in our Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional because it no longer has a religious purpose or meaning.”
About This Quote
Source Court Opinion: Supreme Court case, 1982
He argues that the phrase “under God” no longer serves a religious function, making it constitutional.
In simple terms: “Under God” is now secular, so it’s allowed.
Key Takeaway
Separate tradition from religious endorsement.
Themes
law
religion
constitution
Mood
analytical
neutral
Type
legal
interpretive
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- public debates
- school ceremonies
- political discourse
Key Concepts
secularism
constitutional interpretation
first amendment
Questions to Reflect On
- Does removing religious intent make it neutral?
- How does tradition affect perception?
A Different Perspective
Critics say historical context still implies religion.
![“[If critics of the Pledge of Allegiance persuaded the public it should be changed] then we could eliminate under God from the Pledge of Allegiance, that could be democratically done.” quote by Antonin Scalia](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b45/antonin-scalia-2855_allegiance_if-critics-of-the-pledge-of-allegiance-p_1662287.jpg)
