Posted on Aug 12, 2015
Are the words "In God We Trust" inappropriate to use?
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The words "In God We Trust" have been used on our currency since 1864 and was adopted as the official motto of the United States in 1956. Recently Police departments in several states have opted to put this slogan on their patrol cars, citing the numerous times the statement has been held as constitutional by the courts. Some disagree with it's use and express objections to it being used. In the areas where placing it on Patrol cars has happened it is being discussed as being inappropriate. All around us we see the growing movement to remove any reference to God from government property, in Wauwatosa Wisconsin the "Christian Cross" was replaced on their city seal, the city of Zion, IL has done the same thing, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ordered the removal of the 10 Commandments monument from the state capitol, is this trend going to continue to grow until these words are removed from our monies?
The words "In God We Trust" originated from the song, The Star Spangled Banner, it is there we find the words, "And this be our motto: "In God We Trust"" The words "In God We Trust" provide for me a certain amount of solace and are a source of pride in my Nation and Government. When I sing the Star Spangled Banner have at times been moved to tears thinking about the men who fought and lived to see "those broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight. O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming." We live in a imperfect world and no matter what is decided someone will be unhappy. I feel public recognition of God is important, to me it's not about a specific religion, it's about our national heritage.http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/08/03/in-god-we-trust-stickers-on-police-cars-lead-to-dueling-protests-in-florida/
The words "In God We Trust" originated from the song, The Star Spangled Banner, it is there we find the words, "And this be our motto: "In God We Trust"" The words "In God We Trust" provide for me a certain amount of solace and are a source of pride in my Nation and Government. When I sing the Star Spangled Banner have at times been moved to tears thinking about the men who fought and lived to see "those broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight. O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming." We live in a imperfect world and no matter what is decided someone will be unhappy. I feel public recognition of God is important, to me it's not about a specific religion, it's about our national heritage.http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/08/03/in-god-we-trust-stickers-on-police-cars-lead-to-dueling-protests-in-florida/
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I think it is inappropriate but really do not care. Means about the same as any other meaningless slogan like rock on or go for it. If it gives comfort to the large population of Christians, Muslims, Jews and anyone else who believes in God And it does not bother 99% of non-beliebers then who cares. I think the ones all riled up are just looking for something to fight about.
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CPT Pedro Meza
SFC Joseph Weber, I prefer to think that they are defending one of the Ten Commandments.
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For a topic that is two years old my response would be the same: Put God back in our schools, courts, colleges, and military. The eroding of our reverence toward the omnipotent Father in Heaven and in His Son, Jesus Christ through the years is a deplorable state of affairs and a great disappointment for me.
Captain Michelle C's narrative says it best and there is little need to be redundant with her comments.
Captain Michelle C's narrative says it best and there is little need to be redundant with her comments.
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I just think it's a tacit endorsement of religion, personally, and it doesn't represent the people of this country. Think about it. "In god we trust". Says who? Who did you ask? Did you poll everyone? Which god? There are several thousand being worshipped right now. Why god singular? Why not gods, plural? That's the more accurate statement, given the prevalence of polytheism, and demi deities in even monotheistic faiths. And is it even an accurate statement? Even the most faithful and religious of people still look both ways before crossing the street. On a subconscious level, we all know deep down that it's our actions and decisions that shape our life, not some ethereal deity's plan... Ultimately, in reality, it's in ourselves that we trust.
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I get we're a Christian Nation that placed in our laws that we'll respect every religion observed within our borders. We also have to consider time, place, and purpose for the slogan. For four years at Notre Dame, the patch worn on the Army ROTC uniform I wore had a cross and bible on it. I'm not Catholic and at times I joked about being a holy warrior because when compared to the patches of fellow cadets from other programs, ours came off very religious. The program eventually changed the patch years later.
Law enforcement is enforcing secular laws that apply to everyone. There is no need for the religiously motivated motto to appear on uniforms and vehicles. No issue with it as one of the mottos of our nation since it represents our history.
Law enforcement is enforcing secular laws that apply to everyone. There is no need for the religiously motivated motto to appear on uniforms and vehicles. No issue with it as one of the mottos of our nation since it represents our history.
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Most of us non believers don't give two shits what's written on the money we use to buy things, and to be honest I feel that while a vocal minority of us do get offended much of the advancement of the stories come from Christians. If yall would just chill and ignore idiots when they say things like this people would say them less often and it would go away.
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I don't believe so- worship is up to the person. But isn't strange that almost all of our laws are based on religion/ten commandments? We/they forced God out of the schools, and many families- now look at the increase in kid shooting up schools, and that there is 14 kids per day committing suicide , and 432 per day getting medical aid for being "cutters". I prefer to trust God, Man is too gullible and wishy-washy.
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