So if the US government determines that it is against the law for thewords "under God" to be on our money, then, so be it.And if that same government decides that the "Ten Commandments" are notto be used in or on a government installation, then, so be it.I say, "so be it," because I would like to be a law abiding US
citizen.I say, "so be it," because I would like to think that smarter people than I are in positions to make good decisions.I would like to think that those people have the American public's best
interests at heart.
BUT, YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE I'D LIKE?
Since we can't pray to God, can't Trust in God and cannot post His
Commandments in Government buildings, I don't believe the Government and its employees should participate in the Easter and Christmas celebrations which honor the God that our government is eliminating from many facets of American life. I'd like my mail delivered on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving &
Easter. After all, it's just another day....
2006-08-01 07:56:01 · 5 answers · asked by amanda J 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
You are absolutely right!! LOL
This nation wasn't founded by christians, and in god we trust on currency and the under god in the allegiance didn't come around till nearly 100 years later!
You make a phenominal point! I applaud you!
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Good point, hollowagain! Plus, Christmas isn't actually CHrist's birthday. Its more like march. Christmas is a celebration of the winter solstice - a deviation the church made in its rules to convert pagans!
2006-08-01 08:04:41 · answer #1 · answered by DEP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right, well personal beliefs and public policy are two very different things.
Also, "in god we trust" appears on our money, "under god," is a phrase taken from the Pledge of Allegiance. To my knowledge neither are illegal.
You should really consider reading John Locke, as you will find the term God may have wider metaphorical meaning than a strict religious interpretation. Also consider that there have been many gods throughout history and no where does it specifically say "in christian god" etc.
Since you won't read John Locke, let me summarize the rationale behind God.
God represents logic and knowledge, as such "in God we trust" can then be translated, or interpreted as "in logic and reason we trust."
2006-08-01 15:08:53 · answer #2 · answered by mmenaquale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would seem much more consistent although the Easter and Christmas most people celebrate has nothing to do with God. It has everything to do with material possessions, Easter bunnies, and Santa Claus
2006-08-01 15:03:44 · answer #3 · answered by hollowagain 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, those Holidays are for us to enjoy and celebrate our Lord and Savior not them. I think it is sad that people get so offended by the word God. It amazes me that baby killing, acceptance of sexual devaints and pardoning of murderers is ok, but Heaven forbid (oops, can i say Heaven forbid) you say the word God to one of these people, and they act like you have just doomed them to Hell even though they dont believe in it. Kinda crazy isnt it, that people get so offended by one word. And in all seriousness if they dont believe I dont see why it bothers them so much. I honestly think people just want something to beotch about.
2006-08-01 15:05:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power to you.I was just thinking about that.Peope are hipicrites.Why start saying in GOD WE TRUST if we're going to take it away.
2006-08-01 15:02:48 · answer #5 · answered by Summer C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋