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Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl
It works to ostracize those who aren't "in." If I don't believe in the god of the banner, what do I get to do while they're standing there with it and everybody else is cheering it? I get to sit essentially by myself and it is clear that I am on the outside.
I find it generally objectionable to put a sectarian happening into what is ostensibly a public (and unrelated) event. If I go to a football game, I don't want it to feel like a religious event. I want sports, not a revival.
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I agree here - even if you put on a show and cheered, you would still mentally feel outnumbered by the bible-thumpers.
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Originally Posted by mousepod
For me, the difference is that "God Bless America" is generic enough to include any god..
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I think that the USA should change the song to "
Gods Bless America" in order to be inclusive of all religions according to the freedom of religious belief. Lets suggest THAT to the local senators.