I wonder how the Righties would react if the pledge was "one Nation under Shiva". I suspect their response would be a bit different.

wonder how the Righties would react if the pledge was "one Nation under Shiva". I suspect their response would be a bit different.

There would be no pledge, only obedience. Oh and beheadings of those who didn't obey.

Obedience and beheadings doesn't sound much like Hinduism to me.

BRAVO to the kids for understanding the value of peaceful protest. It may be a long way away, but perhaps there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Obedience and beheadings doesn't sound much like Hinduism to me.

Ooops!

I believe that no children should be made to make such a pledge, period. One should not swear at something such as a nation unless one understands the full portent of the words. Anything else is meaningless ritualistic drivel.

Hellfire, eternal suffering, bigotry, and vengeance doesn't sound like an all loving and all merciful god to me ...

BRAVO to the kids for understanding the value of peaceful protest. It
may be a long way away, but perhaps there is light at the end of the
tunnel.

I agree, BB. What's difficult to appreciate is how glacial the change is. I admit I find my own patience slipping at times. Hopefully, perseverance will work in the long run.

Obedience and beheadings doesn't sound much like Hinduism to me.

He must have been alluding to that "other" religion. I agree that Hinduism is one of the more benign religions. As a westerner I find the image of Gandhi in bandoleers somewhat disturbing.

Bright kids! Kudos to them.