Friday, June 25, 2010

Under God billboards

In 1954, the words "under God" were added to the Pledge of Allegiance. With Fourth of July just around the corner, some groups are using billboards across the state, including one here in New Hanover County, to help get those two words removed from the pledge for good.

One Nation Indivisible


Video by WWAWY3. New Hanover Country in North Carolina, USA.

In video: Mike Connelly "Business owner"

"The Pledge of Alligiance did not have under God until it was added in 1954. We want to bring awareness and want to enjoy the same dignity that everyone else does. It's a clear violation of church and state. I'm sure some people will take it as a controversy, but that is not our intent. The pledge didn't have 'under God' originally. It's religious bigothy and discrimination. It's wrong and we are calling for it to be changed."
Quote by Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear. American Humanist Assosication.



Billboard by North Carolina Secular Association

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