in god we trust
#2
01-20-2009, 10:28 AM
#4
01-20-2009, 11:16 AM
I like the phrase just because it's a pun on the term "trust". Historically, religious people (like Teddy Roosevelt) have been against the phrase on currency because of it's irreverance; it's ironic that it now passes as a display of "our genuine faith". I'd sure hope we'd find religion in places other than coins...
But it was first used in the national anthem 50 years before it was used in any of our money, and it wasn't "officially" a motto until 50 years ago.
I don't think we should have an "official" motto; if something is truely our motto, there's no need to make it official.
But I don't think it should go anywhere, nor would I be upset if it did go away.
But it was first used in the national anthem 50 years before it was used in any of our money, and it wasn't "officially" a motto until 50 years ago.
I don't think we should have an "official" motto; if something is truely our motto, there's no need to make it official.
But I don't think it should go anywhere, nor would I be upset if it did go away.
Last edited by Begle1; 01-20-2009 at 11:18 AM.
#5
01-20-2009, 11:22 AM
I like the phrase just because it's a pun on the term "trust". Historically, religious people (like Teddy Roosevelt) have been against the phrase on currency because of it's irreverance; it's ironic that it now passes as a display of "our genuine faith". I'd sure hope we'd find religion in places other than coins...
But it was first used in the national anthem 50 years before it was used in any of our money, and it wasn't "officially" a motto until 50 years ago.
I don't think we should have an "official" motto; if something is truely our motto, there's no need to make it official.
But I don't think it should go anywhere, nor would I be upset if it did go away.
But it was first used in the national anthem 50 years before it was used in any of our money, and it wasn't "officially" a motto until 50 years ago.
I don't think we should have an "official" motto; if something is truely our motto, there's no need to make it official.
But I don't think it should go anywhere, nor would I be upset if it did go away.
#6
01-20-2009, 11:45 AM
#9
01-20-2009, 03:56 PM
Well with all the people trying to push God out of everything..schools, federal buildings, money.. etc It is no wonder why the world is going to hell.
More people should embrace God instead of trying to get rid of him.
That is all I'm going to say on this subject matter.
More people should embrace God instead of trying to get rid of him.
That is all I'm going to say on this subject matter.
Last edited by H1 Bomber; 01-20-2009 at 03:57 PM. Reason: typo
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#10
01-20-2009, 04:17 PM
Well with all the people trying to push God out of everything..schools, federal buildings, money.. etc It is no wonder why the world is going to hell.
More people should embrace God instead of trying to get rid of him.
That is all I'm going to say on this subject matter.
More people should embrace God instead of trying to get rid of him.
That is all I'm going to say on this subject matter.
you can't work with out them being afraid of the environment.
over fishing, over cutting, over driving,
can't spank your kid any more.. instead you take away their play station and they say your depriving them.
look at India religion is everywhere. wouldn't surprise me if they are the next America
