The government thought that using religious ideals to unite the country would allow Americans to feel pride and patriotism in the country. Achieving religious unity in such a diverse nation was a difficult task that the government had to accomplish. This task, according to Saperstein, “would require finding an acceptable route through this complex thicket.” (GI Hebrews 124). America tried to create for itself. To encourage nationalism and religion, the government has spread small religious notions throughout society. For example, on the one dollar bill there is the phrase “In God we trust”. This phrase is vague enough that many religious groups can agree on it. Furthermore, in the Pledge of Allegiance, the phrase “one nation under God” further contributes to creating nationalism through united religious beliefs. The use of religion to create a national identity and loyalty to America seems to have worked, because even in modern times, despite growing diversity, America is seen as a country that believes in God and is proud of Him..