<p>There is room for both “God Bless America” and “God Bless the World.” </p>
<p>The person who crossed out “God Bless America” is the person that has a lot of learning to do, as do those that jump to the conclusion that this phrase is “jingoistic” and “ethnocentric” (the OP), and that worst of all characteristics–offensive to nonbelievers.</p>
<p>“Belligerent” reference to Hitler? That’s right, kluge–on Fathers’ Day no less! Imagine that (to quote cgm).</p>
<p>I guess it’s a all a fairy tale for you, isn’t it. According to your CV, dealing with Little League moms is the closest you’ve come to abject terror in the face of evil. You want belligerent?–I can give you belligerent.</p>