I did not get the liberty to decline participating. I am not religious so why should I pledge an oath to be ruled under a god. I am forced to recite a daily m

I did not get the liberty to decline participating. I am not religious so why should I pledge an oath to be ruled under a god. I am forced to recite a daily mantra filled with propaganda for a republic which is more concerned about arguing for liberty and justice than it is actually providing liberty and justice.