New Indiana License Plates will have "IN GOD WE TRUST" on them, what do you think? Should other states follow?

Question

They currently have 6 designs that residents can choose from to pick the best for the new plate design, and all have this motto. I think it's about time we take back our National Motto and let people know what we stand for.

From what I've read, this plate will be available at no extra cost. I have yet to read if this plate will be given to all or just those who ask for it.

Answer 1

I don't want to drive there then

I trust drivers who are paying attention to reality in the here and now

God won't drive their car, if they close there eyes and let go of the wheel their trust in God will cause their own death

Answer 2

who's we?
a little history lesson- from 1782 to 1956 the us motto was E Pluribus Unum", Latin for "One from many"
In God we Trust had appeared on some coins since 1886 without being our national motto.
Teddy Roosevelt didn't like it. He said. "My own feeling in the matter is due to my very firm conviction that to put such a motto on coins, or to use it in any kindred manner, not only does no good but does positive harm, and is in effect irreverence, which comes dangerously close to sacrilege.."
Anyway you can't make people display it. Look up the Case of Wooley v. Maynard, New Hampshire put it's state motto "live free or die" on it's plates and Maynard, took offense and cut off the "or die" part. He was a Jehovah's Witness. New Hampshire sent me to jail. Took it all the way to the supreme court. Guess what--
It seems under the first amendment the state cannot require people to "use their private property as a 'mobile billboard' for the State's ideological message." An American citizen has "the right... to hold a point of view different from the majority and to refuse to foster. . .an idea they find morally objectionable."
So they either have to provide a godless plate or let people cut it off.
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Answer 3

Wow this is an extremley hot button topic. The way I see it this country was founded by Christians. The founding fathers beliveing in Christianity are the reason other religions are here. They made it possible for other religions to practice here without persecution. That's the Christian thing to do. There are 5 other options it's not like anyone is being forced to get a plate that says God on it. The founding fathers gave these immigrants freedom and by opposition of this is returning the favor by spitting on the very religion this country was founded. I think anyone opposed to having God on money or recited in a classroom even on a license plate is a backstabbing traitor. If you don't like the way it is give me all the money you have with the word God on it and go back to where you came.Kind of like biting the hand that feeds you.

Answer 4

Personally, I think that it is a great idea. If you don't want the plate you don't have to purchase it but this country was built on religion whether you want to believe it our not. I am sorry that some people are insulted by this plate but that is their problem. I feel that this country no longer needs to bend over backwards to accommodate those that chose to live differently. I agree with you completely, it is about time that we take back our Nation and what this Nation was built on. I am tired of being politically correct for those that shouldn't even have the right to be here.

Answer 5

While I'm not over sanguine about this, I do not see a reason to be opposed to the option. From what I gather, the lack of any extra fees is a good thing, meaning that there's no extra money that goes to churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, or the like. This is the actual intention of the First Amendment, to refrain from having a state-sponsored church. Otherwise, I have no problem with people who wish to express their belief on an automobile plate.

Answer 6

I have to take offense to the seperation of church and state reference. Read the US Constitution.

Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Please show me the seperation of church and state. It only states that no law forcing a particular religion or creating a state religion shall be passed. The fact is the framers took God into account in much of what they did and that a MAJORITY of Americans are Christian. If a few are offended, TS.

Answer 7

I am visiting here in IN and I don't mind that they offer the plate my problem is that they don't charge extra like they do for all other vanity plates...It will NOT be the regular state license plate only one of many plates to choose from. Give all the facts in your question please not just the one you like.
Just a note ,I wonder why people don't read a profile before they make comments about another user.
Waving my flag as I say it !

For the asker, you are welcome,
my email to you wouldn't go thru...

Answer 8

I don't think they should have it on All license plates. Simply so those who don't want it can have a choice. That being said I do agree that the Nut jobs are going to far in there attempt to remove GOD from everything. They removed the ten commandments from our parks ect. they want it removed from our money. They Do need to STOP IT but forcing license plates on people isn't gonna help our cause.

Answer 9

I have an issue with religious and national symbols become "decorations" for things like license plates. Is this the best way to worship a diety to have references to Him/Her adorn administrative whatnot? What does trust in God have to do with alphanumerical placards used to identify automobiles? I trust the DMV, not God, to put appropriate numbers on my car!

Answer 10

It's great that they have the option to put that on their plates. I'm sure someone will be upset about it, but it's not like they have to have that plate.