No, I don't know that atheists should be regarded as citizens, nor should they be regarded as patriotic. This is one nation under God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses skepticism about atheists being patriotic citizens.
- In plain terms
- Atheists are not seen as patriotic citizens by the speaker.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious belief is linked to patriotism by the speaker.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Must citizens be religious to be patriotic?
- How does religion affect citizenship?
Another view
This view excludes non-religious people from full civic standing.
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