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The Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI Preacher: Bruce Wilson Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos Children's Minister: Wade Harrier Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/ Songs: CCLI #2228009 Sermon: Red, White, and Blue Sunday Happy Birthday America! Scripture: Psalms 33:1-22; Proverbs 15:16; 2 Kings 19:15-19; Isaiah 37; Ephesians 2:12; 1 Thessalonians 4:13; Notes: “My Country Tis of Thee” was written by a Baptist minister, Samuel Francis Smith in 1832. The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by a Baptist minister, Francis Bellamy. The words “In God We Trust” are traced to the efforts of Rev. M.R. Watkinson. Rev. John Witherspoon, a Presbyterian minister who founded what became Princeton University, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. 1. We are free to ignore the very things that others died to provide. 2. We are free to give up the right to worship God in our own way. 3. We are free to set aside, as of no consequence, the church's open door. 4. We are free to let the Bible gather dust. 5. We are free to neglect the liberties we have inherited. Three principles to internalize the motto, “In God We Trust.” 1 Reverence for God - Verse 18 2 Dependence Upon God's Power - Verse 21. Isaiah 37: Verses 21-24a. I Heard You. Verses 24b-27. I Made You. Verse 28. I Know You 3 Hope In His Unfailing Love Verses 18,20, & 22. There Are Some Things That Cannot Be Shaken 1. God's Sovereignty Colossians 1:16,17 2. God's Kingdom Hebrews 12:28,29 3. God's Word 1 Peter 1:23 4. God's Grace 2 Corinthians 9:8

In today's Episode, Dana, Zaron and Jason tackle a 130-year-old mystery. Although American schoolchildren still recite The Pledge every morning in nearly every classroom, we still aren't sure who actually wrote it. And all these years later, the long-accepted story is showing some cracks. * Very Special Episodes is a new podcast where we tell one incredible story each week. Follow us down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday. Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, Jason EnglishWritten by Dave RoosProduced by Josh Fisher Editing and Sound Design by Jonathan WashingtonMixing and Mastering by Baheed FrazierStory Editor is Aaron EdwardsResearch and Fact-Checking by Austin Thompson and Dave RoosOriginal Music by Elise McCoyShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producer is Jason EnglishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Episode, Dana, Zaron and Jason tackle a 130-year-old mystery. Although American schoolchildren still recite The Pledge every morning in nearly every classroom, we still aren't sure who actually wrote it. And all these years later, the long-accepted story is showing some cracks. * Very Special Episodes is a new podcast where we tell one incredible story each week. Follow us down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday. Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, Jason EnglishWritten by Dave RoosProduced by Josh Fisher Editing and Sound Design by Jonathan WashingtonMixing and Mastering by Baheed FrazierStory Editor is Aaron EdwardsResearch and Fact-Checking by Austin Thompson and Dave RoosOriginal Music by Elise McCoyShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producer is Jason EnglishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Episode, Dana, Zaron and Jason tackle a 130-year-old mystery. Although American schoolchildren still recite The Pledge every morning in nearly every classroom, we still aren't sure who actually wrote it. And all these years later, the long-accepted story is showing some cracks. * Very Special Episodes is a new podcast where we tell one incredible story each week. Follow us down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday. Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, Jason EnglishWritten by Dave RoosProduced by Josh Fisher Editing and Sound Design by Jonathan WashingtonMixing and Mastering by Baheed FrazierStory Editor is Aaron EdwardsResearch and Fact-Checking by Austin Thompson and Dave RoosOriginal Music by Elise McCoyShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producer is Jason EnglishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Day in Legal History: Pledge of AllegianceOn December 28, 1945, a significant moment in American educational and legal history occurred when Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance, urging its recitation in schools nationwide. The Pledge, originally composed in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister, was intended to mark the 400th anniversary of Columbus Day. It underwent a critical change in 1954 when Congress added the words "under God," reflecting the era's heightened religious sentiment during the Cold War. This inclusion of "under God" in the Pledge later sparked legal challenges, notably involving Michael Newdow, who contested his daughter's school district's policy of daily Pledge recitation. Newdow argued that this practice infringed upon the separation of church and state. His case eventually reached the United States Supreme Court, which, in a pivotal decision, ruled that Newdow lacked standing, thereby not addressing the constitutional issue he raised.The legal journey of the Pledge of Allegiance illustrates the dynamic relationship between national identity, religion, and education in the United States. Over the years, the Pledge has been both a symbol of unity and a point of contention, reflecting the nation's evolving perspectives on patriotism and religious expression. The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, among other institutions, has provided extensive resources and insights into the ongoing debates surrounding the Pledge.The recognition of the Pledge by Congress in 1945 marked a formal endorsement of a practice that had already taken root in many schools. It solidified the Pledge's role in American culture, embedding it into the daily lives of millions of students. This action by Congress highlighted the importance of patriotic rituals in fostering a sense of national unity, especially in the aftermath of World War II.Today, the Pledge remains a staple in many educational institutions, symbolizing allegiance to the nation while also serving as a reminder of the ongoing discussions about the role of religion in public life and the meaning of patriotism in a diverse society.Apple Inc. is engaged in a complex legal and technical battle following a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling that some of its Apple Watch models infringed patents held by Masimo Corp., a medical-device maker. The ban initially led to a halt in U.S. sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, but Apple won a temporary reprieve from a federal appeals court, allowing the sales of these models to resume.Apple's multifaceted strategy to counter the ban includes appealing the ITC decision, developing software modifications to avoid patent infringement, and submitting these changes to U.S. customs for approval. The company hopes this approach will enable it to continue selling non-infringing versions of the devices. The Federal Circuit has given the ITC until January 10 to respond to Apple's request for a stay of the ban for the duration of the appeal process.Despite the current pause in enforcement of the ITC's decision, the import ban stands. The outcome of the upcoming Customs tribunal will be crucial, as a favorable decision would reinforce the ITC's original ruling and could impact the ongoing appeal. Apple's legal efforts are accompanied by attempts to find technical workarounds, such as software updates that might modify or disable the contested pulse-oximetry feature.This situation is unusual, as large companies like Apple typically settle such disputes rather than endure prolonged legal battles and sales disruptions. The company's assertive approach may indicate a strategic decision to demonstrate its unwillingness to settle in patent disputes. Apple is also pursuing legal action against Masimo in Delaware district court, alleging infringement by Masimo's W1 watch.The appeals court's pause is expected to last around three weeks, coinciding with Customs' decision on the redesigned products. If Apple does not receive a favorable ruling from Customs, it has the option to appeal to the US Court of International Trade and potentially further to the Federal Circuit. This protracted legal battle illustrates the intricate interplay between patent law, technological innovation, and corporate strategy.Apple's ‘Unusual' Watch Fight Continues After Pause on BanIn 2023, New York's legal scene, often a trendsetter for the U.S. legal industry, experienced significant changes and challenges, raising questions for the year ahead. Two of New York's oldest law firms, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and Shearman & Sterling, faced major transitions. Stroock is dissolving, while Shearman plans a merger with Allen & Overy, indicating a shift in the legal landscape.These developments reflect broader industry headwinds such as intense competition for talent, inconsistent client demand, and a slowdown in the global mergers-and-acquisitions market. Consolidation became a notable trend, with numerous law firm mergers throughout 2023, including high-profile combinations like Maynard Cooper & Gale with Nexsen Pruet, and Holland & Knight with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis. A total of 41 law firm combinations were completed in the first three quarters of 2023, compared to 37 in the same period in 2022.In response to a slower growth environment and cost pressures, small and regional law firms are expected to pursue more mergers and acquisitions in 2024. Meanwhile, the end of 2023 saw major law firms, starting with New York's Milbank, raising associate salaries, with first-year associates now starting at $225,000. These salary hikes have raised concerns about whether less profitable firms can keep pace.Another significant shift is occurring in the structure of law firm partnerships. The traditional single-tier partnership model, where all partners share ownership, is dwindling. Firms like Cravath and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison are reportedly adding or considering salaried partner tiers. However, some firms, like Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, are holding onto the single-tier partnership model for now.These changes mark a transformative period for New York's legal firms, reshaping how they operate, compete, and adapt in a rapidly evolving industry.New York legal scene faces tests after tumultuous 2023 | ReutersIn 2023, lawsuits against major chemical companies for polluting U.S. drinking water with PFAS, or "forever chemicals," resulted in over $11 billion in settlements. These chemicals, used in numerous consumer and commercial products, are known for their persistence in the environment and human body. With new federal regulations and growing awareness, 2024 is expected to see an increase in litigation and settlements related to PFAS contamination.Companies like 3M, Chemours, Corteva, and DuPont de Nemours have faced thousands of lawsuits, many consolidated in multidistrict litigation (MDL) in South Carolina. These include claims by water utilities for cleanup costs and personal injury claims linked to health issues caused by PFAS exposure. A significant settlement was reached in June, with 3M and water utilities agreeing to a $10.3 billion settlement, followed by another involving DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva for $1.19 billion.U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel, overseeing the MDL, has warned that these lawsuits could pose an existential threat to companies facing PFAS claims. The litigation's potential liabilities could lead defendants to settle to avoid large verdicts or seek bankruptcy protection, as seen in the case of Carrier Global subsidiary Kidde-Fenwal Inc in May.In 2024, legal experts anticipate more PFAS-related lawsuits, including those against consumer brands and more personal injury claims. At least one trial is scheduled in August in the MDL, focusing on firefighting foam manufacturers. Additionally, the process for selecting bellwether trials for personal injury cases is underway, with trials expected for various PFAS-related health issues.Outside of South Carolina, other trials are anticipated, including one involving North Carolina residents and another by Maine homeowners against a local paper mill. More settlements between chemical firms and state attorneys general are also expected, following the trend set by New Jersey and Ohio in 2023.The number of consumer class action lawsuits against companies producing PFAS-containing products like clothing, dental floss, and food wrappers is also on the rise. With the EPA moving forward with regulations that could set enforceable limits for PFAS in drinking water and potentially designate some as hazardous under the U.S. Superfund law, a surge in litigation is likely to continue into 2024 and beyond.‘Forever chemicals' were everywhere in 2023. Expect more litigation in 2024 | ReutersThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon University for engaging in deceptive advertising, illegal telemarketing practices, and misrepresenting itself as a nonprofit organization. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, targets Grand Canyon Education Inc (GCE), its CEO, and the university.The FTC's complaint alleges that the university misled prospective doctoral students regarding the cost and course requirements of its doctoral programs. It also accuses the university of deceptive and abusive telemarketing practices. The FTC contends that despite claims of being a nonprofit, Grand Canyon University operates for the profit of GCE and its stockholders, with GCE receiving 60% of the university's revenue.The Arizona-based university has denied these allegations, calling them unsubstantiated, and expressed confusion over the federal government's decision to target a Christian university positively addressing issues in higher education.This lawsuit follows a significant $37.7 million fine imposed on the university by the U.S. Education Department for misrepresenting the costs of its doctoral programs. According to the Education Department, fewer than 2% of the school's doctoral program graduates completed their program within the advertised cost, and almost 78% of these students took five or more continuation courses. The university has stated its intention to refute the allegations vigorously.US FTC sues Grand Canyon University for deceptive advertising, illegal telemarketing | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

The Indiana Black Expo and the Indianapolis Urban League issued a statement Thursday about the “negative perceptions” attached to Dr. Colette Burnette's exit from the art museum. The Indianapolis Public School Board approved the sale of a closed school building to a local nonprofit. A new partnership will provide boxes packed with healthy food for residents in neighborhoods that lack access. Governor Eric Holcomb says he traveled to Kenya this week to show his appreciation to Indiana National Guard soldiers serving overseas there. The Indiana Farm Bureau released its annual Thanksgiving Market Basket survey.  One of Indiana's lesser-known conservation efforts, river otter trapping season, opened this week.  

The Pledge of Allegiance feels like an American tradition that traces itself back to the Founding Fathers, but, in fact, the original version is only written in 1892. (And the version you may be familiar with from elementary school is less than 70 years old.)This is the story of the invention of the Pledge, a set of words that have come to embody the core values of American citizenship. And yet it began as part of a for-profit magazine promotion, written by a Christian socialist minister.Listen to the pledge wording evolve throughout the years and discover the shocking salute that once accompanied it.Featuring: Tom Meyers as the voice of Francis Bellamy, the inventor of the pledge. This is a reedited, remastered version of an episode of Greg's spin-off show The First, originally released in 2017Visit the website for more information and imagesAnd after listening, please read this article by Sam Roberts on questions over the pledge's authorship  

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we remember Francis Bellamy and the peculiar world of late 19th c. America.  #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

Mount Morris, New York, is famed for its dam, a park , and a pledge. The dam across the Genesee is the largest of its kind east of the Mississippi. Letchworth State Park and its waterfalls often appear in lists of top travel destinations Mount Morris is Francis Bellamy's hometown. Listen along, as Mark Webster takes you on a radio tour of this western New York community of more than 4,000 population.

The pledge of allegiance has existed in some form since September 1892 when it appeared in a magazine article that commemorated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World. Francis Bellamy, an ordained minister, created a pledge that would be taken on Columbus Day by millions of school children. His version did not mention the words “under God”. MERCH: NewAgeCinematics.com Donate: https://anchor.fm/nomanslandbynac/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nomanslandbynac/support

Dive into the unexpected history of the Pledge of Allegiance. While many Americans recite it daily, few know it was initially a marketing strategy by Francis Bellamy to sell flags. Discover the transformations it has undergone and the insights each change provides about American society's evolving fears and desires. #PledgeofAllegiance #FrancisBellamy #Americanhistory #marketingstrategy #patriotism #Americanflag #USeducation #WeirdHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INTROCONTACT [2:27] Dysevidentia.com - https://dysevidentia.com SUPPORT [2:41] Dysevidentia on Patreon - https://patreon.com/DysevidentiaCONTACT [2:44] Dysevidentia subreddit on Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Dysevidentia/CONTACT [2:48] At Dysevidentia on Twitter - https://twitter.com/dysevidentiaCONTACT [2:49] The Dysevidentia Server  on Discord - https://discord.gg/EZtcgdsCDACONTACT [2:58] Dysevidentia by email - Contact@dysevidentia.comCONTACT [3:02] Dysevidentia channel on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBbU3rnK52CXUkK0cJ-o29gRITTENHOUSE TRIAL [03:39] SOURCE [6:15] Opening Arguments on Rittenhouse trial pre-sentencing - https://openargs.com/oa544-debunking-the-lefts-rittenhouse-trial-myths/SOURCE [6:21] Opening arguments on Rittenhouse sentencing - https://openargs.com/bonus-rittenhouse-acquitted-on-all-charges/SOURCE [6:25] Legal eagle on Rittenhouse - https://youtu.be/IR-hhat34LISOURCE [6:34] Snopes on Rittenhouse - https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rittenhouse-guide/BULLSHIT SOURCE [7:59] Daily Wire destroying their journalistic Integrity with bad take on photo- https://www.dailywire.com/news/photos-of-unusual-proximity-between-rittenhouse-and-judge-spark-commentary-tells-you-everything-you-need-to-knowSOURCE [8:40] Washington Post Stream of Rittenhouse taking the stand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzj48oL6T0SOURCE [13:59] - Lawyer Discusses talking to cops with a cop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7o9xYp7eESOURCE [14:54] Dominic Black Testifies at Rittenhouse trial - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/02/kyle-rittenhouse-trial-dominick-black-first-witness/6258860001/SOURCE [15:24] Biased pro gun explanation of what a Straw Purchase is - https://www.ffl123.com/what-is-straw-purchase/SOURCE [18:59] There is no rittenhouse family gas station - https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rittenhouse-grandparents-gas/SOURCE [20:47] Car Source Vandalism picture - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenosha_unrest#/media/File:Car_Source_Kenosha_Burned_out_car_lot.jpgPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE [26:56]SOURCE [27:38] The origins of the pledge - https://americanliterature.com/author/francis-bellamy/SOURCE [28:54] Pilgrims and Native Americans - https://dysevidentia.transistor.fm/episodes/0020-autumn-holidays-mythsSOURCE [29:17] Bellamy Salute - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellamy_saluteSOURCE [30:07] A brief history of the pledge of allegiance - https://www.thoughtco.com/pledge-of-allegiance-brief-history-3320198SOURCE [31:18] 1940 pledge of allegiance case was decided incorrectly but still 8 to 1 - https://billofrightsinstitute.org/e-lessons/minersville-school-district-v-gobitis-1940SOURCE [31:29] - MTSU on history of Pledge - https://mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/1137/pledge-of-allegianceSOURCE [32:39] Pledge of allegiance Legal challenges - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pledge_of_Allegiance#Legal_challengesSOURCE [35:10] Wikipedia on Francis Bellamy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_BellamySOMETHING [35:39] Supply Side Jesus - https://www.beliefnet.com/news/2003/09/the-gospel-of-supply-side-jesus.aspxSOURCE [39:14] - Pledge of indoctrination - https://medium.com/race-law-a-critical-analysis/the-pledge-of-allegiance-a-powerful-tool-for-indoctrination-6fb864e1867eSOURCE [39:33] See the first item in this list, Create anything that people do together - https://tereza-machackova92.medium.com/how-not-to-create-a-unified-culture-in-a-startup-b26e831a535bSOURCE [39:42] Literally create rituals and traditions to control culture in your business - http://redcarpetlearning.com/company-culture-7-specific-ways-reinforce-organizational-values/SOURCE [40:06] A more serious discussion, A modern perspective on Rites and Rituals - https://medium.com/theological-and-religious-archetypes/rites-and-rituals-a-modern-perspective-b8999c227bd3SPONSOR SKIT - [48:29] SPONSOR [49:40] - Get a custom computer from ABK Kustomz, use code "Evidence" for 10% off - https://abk-kustomz.com/COVID MINUTE - [50:03] SOURCE [50:42] COVID detected in several U.S. states - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/omicron-covid-19-variant-detected-in-5-states/ar-AARp5jhSOURCE

This podcast covers New Girl Season 2, Episode 21, First Date, which originally aired on April 4, 2013 and was directed by Lynn Shelton and written by J. J. Philbin & Berkley Johnson.Here's a quick recap of the episode:The loft mates are back in LA and Nick and Jess attempt going on their first date, where they run into the only person they've both ever loved -- Jess's ex, Russell. Meanwhile Winston and Schmidt continue to bond as they think of ways to sabotage Nick and Jess's date. We discuss Pop Culture References such as:When Winston was thinking of the worst thing that ever happened to him on a date, he thought of when a man serenaded him and his date by singing the following songs:“Father Figure” by Sir George Michael“Dude Looks like a Lady” by AerosmithAdditional Pop Culture References such as:Mrs. Doubtfire - When the man is singing “Dude Looks Like a Lady” to Winston and his date he references the movie Mrs. Doubtfire. Mrs. Doubtfire is about an actor who disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife.We also cover the scene where Nick asks Schmidt for help as our “Schmidtism” this episode. In our “Not in the 2020s” section, we discuss how Nick was turned on by Jess's helplessness and how Schmidt and Winston were being selfish and unsupportive of Nick and Jess. We also explore the careers of Chelsey Crisp (Brandy), Ron Funches (Street Musician), and Brian Stack (cop), the Guest Stars we feature in this episode.Also in this episode were the following guest stars who we do not discuss in the podcast: Steve Agee (Outside Dave - Previously discussed in S2E17), Dermot Mulroney (Russell - Previously discussed in S1E17), Ralph Ahn (Tran - Previously discussed in S2E7), Joe Zazzu (Marc), Leonardo Biasiucci (Bartender), and Loren Burgos (Winston's date).In this podcast, we also dive deeper into jaywalking and share how this episode contained a shot that was named #3 of all time most painfully distracting product placement by In Your Face Advertising magazine. We also share this article (which contains spoilers) where we learned that it was during this episode that they were adding a 25th episode to the season and how the motorcycle falling over was an accident as Brian Stack did not really know how to ride a motorcycle.While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including:Pledge of Allegiance - When Jess is talking to Cece about Nick touching her chest, Cece describes it as the Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by Francis Bellamy and is an expression of allegiance to the United States of America and its flag.This episode got an 8/10 Rating from Kritika whose favorite character was Nick and Kelly rated this episode a 7.5/10 and her favorite character was Winston!Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 22!Music: "Hotshot” by scottholmesmusic.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at whosthatgirlpod@gmail.com!Website: https://smallscreenchatter.com/

Today is Flag Day so discuss the American Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance.  We do a deep dive on the history of the Pledge from an article written by Connor Boyack that shows the socialist and authority loving goals of the Pledge's author.  I share some the portions of the Pledge that I like and the parts that I struggle with.  We also discuss getting an American flag for my home, Colin Kaepernick, Francis Bellamy, the Civil War, Kiwanis, and Carl Sagan. #FlagDay #PledgeofAllegiance #ConnorBoyack Referenced Links: Connor Boyack: Why I Do Not Pledge Allegiance to the Flag https://www.connorboyack.com/blog/why-i-do-not-pledge-allegiance-to-the-flag Libertas Institute: https://libertas.org/ Tuttle Twins: https://tuttletwins.com/ John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/ Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA Social Media and Podcast Links: http://connectwithjohnny.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Is America a Democracy or a Republic?https://youtu.be/08gnCM31KqYHonestly, this might be more of a Republican (Republic) vs Democrat (Democracy) but it is something that is said over again and again. "A Democracy Dies in Darkness" "We Must Save Our Democracy" but has anyone ever really read the Pledge of Allegiance?The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by the socialist minister Francis Bellamy (1855-1931). It was originally published in The Youth's Companion on September 8, 1892. Bellamy had hoped that the pledge would be used by citizens in any country.In its original form it read:"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."In 1923, the words, "the Flag of the United States of America" were added. At this time it read:"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."In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. Bellamy's daughter objected to this alteration. Today it reads:"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."Source: https://www.ushistory.org/documents/pledge.htmA little history lesson:It’s true that some Framing-era commentators made arguments that distinguished “democracy” and “republic”; see, for instance, The Federalist (No. 10), though even that first draws the distinction between “pure democracy” and a “republic,” only later just saying “democracy.” But even in that era, “representative democracy” was understood as a form of democracy, alongside “pure democracy”: John Adams used the term “representative democracy” in 1794; so did Noah Webster in 1785; so did St. George Tucker in his 1803 edition of Blackstone; so did Thomas Jefferson in 1815. Tucker’s Blackstone likewise uses “democracy” to describe a representative democracy, even when the qualifier “representative” is omitted.Ultimately searching for the answer comes up with this: While often categorized as a democracy, the United States is more accurately defined as a constitutional federal republic. Yet the discussion is out there and it can be a bit confusing.https://www.spreaker.com/user/9922149/is-america-a-democracy-or-republic

Is America a Democracy or a Republic?https://youtu.be/08gnCM31KqYHonestly, this might be more of a Republican (Republic) vs Democrat (Democracy) but it is something that is said over again and again. "A Democracy Dies in Darkness" "We Must Save Our Democracy" but has anyone ever really read the Pledge of Allegiance?The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by the socialist minister Francis Bellamy (1855-1931). It was originally published in The Youth's Companion on September 8, 1892. Bellamy had hoped that the pledge would be used by citizens in any country.In its original form it read:"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."In 1923, the words, "the Flag of the United States of America" were added. At this time it read:"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."In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. Bellamy's daughter objected to this alteration. Today it reads:"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."Source: https://www.ushistory.org/documents/pledge.htmA little history lesson:It's true that some Framing-era commentators made arguments that distinguished “democracy” and “republic”; see, for instance, The Federalist (No. 10), though even that first draws the distinction between “pure democracy” and a “republic,” only later just saying “democracy.” But even in that era, “representative democracy” was understood as a form of democracy, alongside “pure democracy”: John Adams used the term “representative democracy” in 1794; so did Noah Webster in 1785; so did St. George Tucker in his 1803 edition of Blackstone; so did Thomas Jefferson in 1815. Tucker's Blackstone likewise uses “democracy” to describe a representative democracy, even when the qualifier “representative” is omitted.Ultimately searching for the answer comes up with this: While often categorized as a democracy, the United States is more accurately defined as a constitutional federal republic. Yet the discussion is out there and it can be a bit confusing.https://www.spreaker.com/user/9922149/is-america-a-democracy-or-republic

Oath of AllegianceWhat is the Oath of Allegiance?The Oath of Allegiance is the public oath that you will take at your naturalization ceremony.It says:“I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.”I do not understand the Oath of Allegiance. What does it mean?The Oath asks you to let go of loyalty to the government of your home country. This is important because the U.S. wants its citizens to be loyal to the United States. The Oath also asks you to support the Constitution and to defend its values. This is very important because the Constitution contains the rights and responsibilities for U.S. citizens. The Oath also asks you to defend and uphold these values by being willing to serve in the armed forces and perform work of national importance. When you take the Oath, it should be something you are choosing to do. No one should be forcing you.-----The Pledge of AllegianceI pledge Allegiance to the flagof the United States of Americaand to the Republic for which it stands,one nation under God, indivisible,with Liberty and Justice for all.The original Pledge of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy (1855 - 1931), a Baptist minister, in August 1892. The Pledge was published in the September 8th issue of The Youth's Companion, the leading family magazine and the Reader's Digest of its day. In 1892, Francis Bellamy was also a chairman of a committee of state superintendents of education in the National Education Association. As its chairman, he prepared the program for the public schools' quadricentennial celebration for Columbus Day in 1892. He structured this public school program around a flag raising ceremony and a flag salute - his Pledge of Allegiance.Other TranslationsSpanish:"Yo prometo lealtad a la banderade los estados Unidos de America,y a la Republica que representa,una Nacion bajo Dios,entera,con libertad y justicia para todos."French:J'engage ma fidélité au drapeau des États-Unis d´Amérique et à la République qu'il représente, une nation sous Dieu, indivisible, avec liberté et justice pour tous."Russian:Клятва верности Флагу: «Я клянусь в верности Флагу Соединенных Штатов Америки и республике, за которую он стоит, единой нации под Богом, неделимой, со свободой и справедливостью для всех»

Donate to help keep Truce going! Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance for the United States? On this episode of Truce, we examine the conditions under which the Pledge was written and Francis Bellamy, the man responsible for our famous creed. Along the way we learn about Bellamy's belief in Christian Socialism, the Social Gospel, and Charles Sheldon's book "In His Steps". Even though it is one of the most popular works of fiction in history, it's filled with controversial stuff. Our guest this episode is Professor Charles Dorn of Bowdoin College. His books are Patriotic Education in a Global Age and For the Common Good: A New History of Higher Education in America. Helpful Links: Additional voice over work done by Cale Nelson and his family. He's the host of the Modern Christian Men Podcast Helpful article by Charles Dorn Complete text of "In His Steps" by Charles Sheldon Britannica article about Social Gospel Gospel Coalition critique of "In His Steps" Subjects covered: Is patriotic education okay in public schools? When did US flags first appear in schools? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? When was the Pledge of Allegiance written? When did they add "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance? What is Christian socialism? Where does the phrase WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?) come from?

This one is sure to ruin your national pride, patriotism, or whatever positive sentiments you have left about America. Just in time for your 4th of July holiday weekend. Topics discussed include: Francis Bellamy and the pledge of allegiance, the declaration of independence, the American Revolution, Sally Hemings, American Ideology Questions? Comments? Hit me up noeasyanswerspodcast@gmail.com Intro music by: Samuel Thomas (Self Taut) https://soundcloud.com/samuel-thomas-2/are-we-gonna-do-this Transcript of the show: https://medium.com/@julestaylor_27979/the-american-revolution-was-really-about-slavery-thomas-jefferson-is-a-bastard-and-coupling-c9298ac2fa9a --- Follow us on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Medium Patreon --- Join the discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/noeasyanswerspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/noeasyanswers/message --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noeasyanswers/support --- Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noeasyanswers --- One-off Contribution: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/julestaylormusic --- Comments, concerns, criticisms, and vitriol: noeasyanswerspodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noeasyanswers/support

“I pledge allegiance to the flag…” In this episode, I reflect on the Pledge of Allegiance, and ask a lot of questions, as we review what it is, and where it came from.     Additional resources:The Forging of American Socialism by Howard Quint https://cdn.mises.org/The%20Forging%20of%20American%20Socialism_3.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Bellamy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_socialism https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/i-pledge-allegiance     Support the show! www.AnarchoChristian.com/support   Find us on the web! www.AnarchoChristian.com www.twitter.com/anarchoxp www.facebook.com/anarchochristian www.youtube.com/channel/UCCViA1stFYP7bskwVk4uAgg www.paxlibertas.com   Subscribe today, and don’t miss an episode! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/anarchochristian-evaluating-relationship-between-christian/id1339744391  Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Io2icydyrrbqnhliq22xjnhvqpu   Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=166143&refid=stpr   Android: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/anarchochristian.libsyn.com/rss    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCViA1stFYP7bskwVk4uAgg     Tune by Owen-Glass:  https://owen-glass.com 

In this episode, the guys chat about how Dwayne the Rock Johnson and the TV detective Perry Mason are connected, and how some unbranded ad copy to sell magazines became the defining oath for all Americans for the last 130 years. Did you know the original Pledge of Allegiance was created as a marketing campaign?  "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." We all remember learning and standing for the Pledge of Allegiance every day at school. Did you know that refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance is protected by the constitution? The government cannot require students to participate in the pledge. People protest the pledge to make a point, and others say the pledge because it is near and dear to their hearts. It has been ingrained in American culture for 130 years. But how does all this all relate to marketing?  The Youth's Companion, a popular children's magazine, came up with a marketing campaign to increase their circulation and sell more ads. The magazine created the pledge to kick off Columbus Day activities during a ceremony. Francis Bellamy, a minister and author, wrote the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance. In addition, during the ceremony, the magazine sold American flags at cost as a loss leader. The point was to get people there and sell more magazine subscriptions. They sold 26,000 flags while also boosting their subscriptions by fifty percent.   The pledge was meant to provoke an emotion from the audience. However, it was never meant to be recited daily from every school kid in America. The pledge was for a one-time event and to sell magazine subscriptions. However, the success of the Pledge of Allegiance allowed Francis Bellamy to move to New York and become one of the original Mad Men of Madison Avenue. Eventually, schools across the country started incorporating the pledge daily. In 1954, "under God" was added to the pledge by Congress. Overall, the pledge was to sell magazines; now, the flag is so prominent in our culture because of Francis Bellamy and the Pledge of Allegiance.  Enjoy the show! We speak about: [02:30] Protesting the Pledge of Allegiance [05:15] The marketing story behind our pledge [18:20] Knowing and understanding your audience [20:10] How the pledge became a success [22:00] The unintended consequences of the pledge [26:30] The importance of telling a story Resources: Website: https://www.marketingrescuepodcast.com/

We were going for a walk down a street that means Good View and I saw a flag hanging over a cross. And the words "We are exalting the flag over Jesus" came out of my mouth. I had some more confirmations from friends quickly after that. Show Notes: Walking down a street that means Good Vision! ; Exalting the flag above Jesus; Two or Three confirmations; China taking down crosses above the flag; Francis Bellamy and the pledge of Allegiance; Spanish Flu killed 675 Thousand Americans; Azusa Street Revival began in a home; Looking to everyone but God for answers; "Under God" not added til 1954; Original Bellamy Salute looked like Nazi and Fascist Salute; The spirit behind it all; Exodus 20:4-5 not serving idols; Luke 4:5-8 Only serve God; Prophetic Facebook comment by Diane M. Holstein; The football dream comes up again; 2Ch 7:13-14 God's prescription for saving His people; Links: Fox news https://fxn.ws/3ayzJ3X CHRISTIAN POST https://bit.ly/2VMDCwY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellamy_salute FIST https://www.facebook.com/conrad.carriker https://www.instagram.com/conradcarriker https://www.conradrocks.net/p/podcast.html https://twitter.com/MostRadicalMan

We were going for a walk down a street that means Good View and I saw a flag hanging over a cross. And the words "We are exalting the flag over Jesus" came out of my mouth. I had some more confirmations from friends quickly after that. Show Notes: Walking down a street that means Good Vision! ; Exalting the flag above Jesus; Two or Three confirmations; China taking down crosses above the flag; Francis Bellamy and the pledge of Allegiance; Spanish Flu killed 675 Thousand Americans; Azusa Street Revival began in a home; Looking to everyone but God for answers; "Under God" not added til 1954; Original Bellamy Salute looked like Nazi and Fascist Salute; The spirit behind it all; Exodus 20:4-5 not serving idols; Luke 4:5-8 Only serve God; Prophetic Facebook comment by Diane M. Holstein; The football dream comes up again; 2Ch 7:13-14 God's prescription for saving His people; Links: Fox news https://fxn.ws/3ayzJ3X CHRISTIAN POST https://bit.ly/2VMDCwY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellamy_salute FIST https://www.facebook.com/conrad.carriker https://www.instagram.com/conradcarriker https://www.conradrocks.net/p/podcast.html https://twitter.com/MostRadicalMan

The Pledge of Allegiance was the origin of the fascist gesture used under the Third Reich. The pledge caused nazi behavior in the USA too. Francis Bellamy was the author of the pledge and the origin of the Hitler salute that was used in the early pledge's ritualized daily mechanical indoctrination. The early pledge began with a military salute that was then extended outward to point at the flag. In practice the second gesture was performed palm-down. It was not an ancient Roman salute (a debunked myth). Francis and his cousin (Edward Bellamy) were both national socialists in the USA and influenced the KKK (Ku Klux Klan) and the National Socialist German Workers Party, its dogma, rituals and symbols (including the use of the swastika as crossed "S" letters for "socialism"). Although swastikas are ancient symbols that pre-date German National Socialism (Nazism) by centuries, the Nazis did not call their symbol a "swastika" and they did not call themselves "Nazis" (nor "fascists"). They called themselves National Socialists and they called their symbol a Hakenkreuz (hooked cross, a type of cross) and they altered their symbol by turning it 45 degrees from the horizontal and pointing it in the S-direction to symbolize S-letters for their "socialism." They had similar stylized alphabetical symbolism for the "SS" division, the "SA," the "NSV," and even VW (the letters V and W combined for "volkswagen"). (See the discoveries of the historian Dr. Rex Curry). The symbol had previously been used on the money of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), and by the Theosophical Society and by the American national socialist Edward Bellamy, cousin of Francis Bellamy (author of the anti libertarian pledge, the origin of the so-called "German greeting" and robotic chanting). In that sense, many people defame the ancient "swastika" by using that wrong term for the German symbol (which was actually called the "Hakenkreuz") and by failing to distinguish it by its alteration, its orientation and its alphabetical symbolism for S-letters. The widespread misunderstanding causes a lot of unnecessary controversies and provokes people to demand laws to ban the swastika symbol. The above are discoveries in the work of Dr. Curry and many other people failed to make these discoveries including: Martin Winkler, N.S. Gill, Irene Hahn, Marc Leepson, Michael Medved, Richard Ellis, Todd Gitlin, James Lileks, Tilman Allert and Steven Heller.

The pledge was the origin of Nazi salutes & Nazi behavior in the USA. The Nazi salute was the early salute in the Pledge of Allegiance. See the work of the historian Dr. Rex Curry. http://rexcurry.net Adolf Hitler & German national socialists borrowed the stiff-armed salute from the USA via Ernst Hanfstaengl, a Harvard grad. Francis Bellamy and Edward Bellamy were American national socialists and they influenced German national socialists, their dogma, rituals (robotic chanting) and symbols (the use of the swastika to represent crossed S-letters for “socialism”). The Pledge of Allegiance was the origin of similar robotic chanting imposed by other authoritarian governments. The early pledge began with a military salute that was then extended outward to point at the flag (in practice the second gesture was performed palm down). It was not an ancient Roman salute (that is a debunked myth). The pledge is the worship of government/socialism. The pledge caused bullying, violence, castrations, even lynchings. It continues to cause bullying. Most Americans today were educated in socialist schools (government schools) so they are ignorant of the fact that it was happening in the USA (to the stars and stripes) and in Germany (to the swastika flag) at the same time. The pledge’s viciousness continues to happen here, only the gesture changed. Support the “Stop the Pledge” foundation and campaign.

The Pledge of Allegiance was the origin of the fascist gesture used under the Third Reich. The pledge caused nazi behavior in the USA too. Francis Bellamy was the author of the pledge and the origin of the Hitler salute that was used in the early pledge's ritualized daily mechanical indoctrination. The early pledge began with a military salute that was then extended outward to point at the flag. In practice the second gesture was performed palm-down. It was not an ancient Roman salute (a debunked myth). Francis and his cousin (Edward Bellamy) were both national socialists in the USA and influenced the KKK (Ku Klux Klan) and the National Socialist German Workers Party, its dogma, rituals and symbols (including the use of the swastika as crossed "S" letters for "socialism"). Although swastikas are ancient symbols that pre-date German National Socialism (Nazism) by centuries, the Nazis did not call their symbol a "swastika" and they did not call themselves "Nazis" (nor "fascists"). They called themselves National Socialists and they called their symbol a Hakenkreuz (hooked cross, a type of cross) and they altered their symbol by turning it 45 degrees from the horizontal and pointing it in the S-direction to symbolize S-letters for their "socialism." They had similar stylized alphabetical symbolism for the "SS" division, the "SA," the "NSV," and even VW (the letters V and W combined for "volkswagen"). (See the discoveries of the historian Dr. Rex Curry). The symbol had previously been used on the money of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), and by the Theosophical Society and by the American national socialist Edward Bellamy, cousin of Francis Bellamy (author of the anti libertarian pledge, the origin of the so-called "German greeting" and robotic chanting). In that sense, many people defame the ancient "swastika" by using that wrong term for the German symbol (which was actually called the "Hakenkreuz") and by failing to distinguish it by its alteration, its orientation and its alphabetical symbolism for S-letters. The widespread misunderstanding causes a lot of unnecessary controversies and provokes people to demand laws to ban the swastika symbol.

The Pledge of Allegiance was the origin of the fascist gesture used under the Third Reich. The pledge caused nazi behavior in the USA too. Francis Bellamy was the author of the pledge and the origin of the Hitler salute that was used in the early pledge's ritualized daily mechanical indoctrination. The early pledge began with a military salute that was then extended outward to point at the flag. In practice the second gesture was performed palm-down. It was not an ancient Roman salute (a debunked myth). Francis and his cousin (Edward Bellamy) were both national socialists in the USA and influenced the KKK (Ku Klux Klan) and the National Socialist German Workers Party, its dogma, rituals and symbols (including the use of the swastika as crossed "S" letters for "socialism"). Although swastikas are ancient symbols that pre-date German National Socialism (Nazism) by centuries, the Nazis did not call their symbol a "swastika" and they did not call themselves "Nazis" (nor "fascists"). They called themselves National Socialists and they called their symbol a Hakenkreuz (hooked cross, a type of cross) and they altered their symbol by turning it 45 degrees from the horizontal and pointing it in the S-direction to symbolize S-letters for their "socialism." They had similar stylized alphabetical symbolism for the "SS" division, the "SA," the "NSV," and even VW (the letters V and W combined for "volkswagen"). (See the discoveries of the historian Dr. Rex Curry). The symbol had previously been used on the money of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), and by the Theosophical Society and by the American national socialist Edward Bellamy, cousin of Francis Bellamy (author of the anti libertarian pledge, the origin of the so-called "German greeting" and robotic chanting). In that sense, many people defame the ancient "swastika" by using that wrong term for the German symbol (which was actually called the "Hakenkreuz") and by failing to distinguish it by its alteration, its orientation and its alphabetical symbolism for S-letters. The widespread misunderstanding causes a lot of unnecessary controversies and provokes people to demand laws to ban the swastika symbol.

Swastikas are ancient symbols that pre-date German National Socialism (Nazism) by centuries. Nazis did not call their symbol a "swastika" and they did not call themselves "Nazis" (nor "fascists"). They called themselves National Socialists and they called their symbol a Hakenkreuz (hooked cross, a type of cross) and they altered their symbol by turning it 45 degrees from the horizontal and pointing it in the S-direction to symbolize S-letters for their "socialism." They had similar stylized alphabetical symbolism for the "SS" division, the "SA," the "NSV," and even VW (the letters V and W combined for "volkswagen"). (See the discoveries of the historian Dr. Rex Curry). The symbol had previously been used on the money of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), and by the Theosophical Society and by the American national socialist Edward Bellamy, cousin of Francis Bellamy (author of the Pledge of Allegiance, the origin of the Nazi salute and robotic chanting). In that sense, many people defame the ancient "swastika" by using that wrong term for the German symbol (the "Hakenkreuz") and by failing to distinguish it by its alteration, its orientation and its alphabetical symbolism for S-letters. The widespread misunderstanding causes a lot of unnecessary controversies and provokes people to demand laws to ban the swastika symbol.

The Pledge of Allegiance was the origin of the fascist gesture used under the Third Reich. The pledge caused nazi behavior in the USA too. Francis Bellamy was the author of the pledge and the origin of the Hitler salute that was used in the early pledge's ritualized daily mechanical indoctrination. The early pledge began with a military salute that was then extended outward to point at the flag. In practice the second gesture was performed palm-down. It was not an ancient Roman salute (a debunked myth). Francis and his cousin (Edward Bellamy) were both national socialists in the USA and influenced the KKK (Ku Klux Klan) and the National Socialist German Workers Party, its dogma, rituals and symbols (including the use of the swastika as crossed "S" letters for "socialism"). Although swastikas are ancient symbols that pre-date German National Socialism (Nazism) by centuries, the Nazis did not call their symbol a "swastika" and they did not call themselves "Nazis" (nor "fascists"). They called themselves National Socialists and they called their symbol a Hakenkreuz (hooked cross, a type of cross) and they altered their symbol by turning it 45 degrees from the horizontal and pointing it in the S-direction to symbolize S-letters for their "socialism." They had similar stylized alphabetical symbolism for the "SS" division, the "SA," the "NSV," and even VW (the letters V and W combined for "volkswagen"). (See the discoveries of the historian Dr. Rex Curry). The symbol had previously been used on the money of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), and by the Theosophical Society and by the American national socialist Edward Bellamy, cousin of Francis Bellamy (author of the anti libertarian pledge, the origin of the so-called "German greeting" and robotic chanting). In that sense, many people defame the ancient "swastika" by using that wrong term for the German symbol (which was actually called the "Hakenkreuz") and by failing to distinguish it by its alteration, its orientation and its alphabetical symbolism for S-letters. The widespread misunderstanding causes a lot of unnecessary controversies and provokes people to demand laws to ban the swastika symbol. The above are discoveries in the work of Dr. Curry and many other people failed to make these discoveries including: Martin Winkler, N.S. Gill, Irene Hahn, Marc Leepson, Michael Medved, Richard Ellis, Todd Gitlin, James Lileks, Tilman Allert and Steven Heller.