Pledging to an Unknown God

Pledging to an Unknown God

Most of the Memorial Day parades near us were cancelled last weekend due to the weather. But, my experience makes me aware that a public recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is standard fare. It reminds me of parochial school days, where every morning started with a ritual: a prayer, the Pledge, and announcements about sports and cafeteria menus. As a seventh grader, I found the Pledge odd because it seemed to elevate a flag over values like t…