I actually have a problem with pledging allegiance to the flag, because I'm a Christian. Although I believe in being a good citizen of this country for reasons of conscience and being a good witness of my Christian faith, my first allegiance is to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Pledging allegiance to the flag and the government it represents is not something I'm comfortable doing, especially as the government gets more and more off track.

I stopped pledging allegiance a few years ago.

I don't care what people think--even if they think me unpatriotic. But I'll put a hand over my heart and raise my hand to Jesus any day!