Assertion: pledge | /r/CapableOf | play down the gospel element
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text: A salute to the Christian flag may be accompanied by a pledge:“I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag and to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands, one Savior, crucified, risen, and coming again with life and liberty for all who believe.”Some use a theologically liberal version of the pledge, which plays down the gospel element and emphasizes ecumenism:“I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag and to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands, one brotherhood, uniting all mankind, in service and love.”Others use an affirmation of loyalty to the Christian flag:“I affirm my loyalty to the Christian flag and to our Savior whose cross it bears, one spiritual fellowship under that cross, uniting us in service and love.”And still others pledge their allegiance specifically to the cross on the Christian flag:“I pledge allegiance to the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the faith for which it stands, one Savior, eternal, with mercy and grace for all.”Famous hymn writer Fanny Crosby wrote a song in 1903 eulogizing the Christian flag and what it means.