How many people think that the "In God we trust" should be removed from money?
Not asking to make anyone angry just seeing what the majority thinks. America didn't incorporate the "In God we trust" or God in our schools until the 1950's when the government thought that it would "save our sinful generation." Obviously our nation was founded by settlers who wanted to escape religious persecution. Now our government is based on Christianity. What happened to seperation of church and state? I am interested in hearing what everyone thinks
2006-08-10 04:16:03 · 9 answers · asked by Fool in the Rain 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It's so funny that people don't think that our government isn't based around Christianity.
2006-08-10 04:26:47 · update #1
Religion is still subtly everywhere in school. You pledge allegiance to our nation "under God", you sing Christmas songs in elementary school, you make Easter decorations, most schools get out for Good Friday. Religion is still in our schools.
2006-08-10 04:30:17 · update #2
I think religion should be removed from public schools, except for where it bears directly on the topic - like discussing the role of religion in the crusades, for example, or that early settlers came to America in search of religious freedom and tolerance. I think we should remove the phrase "In God We Trust" from all US currency also.
2006-08-10 04:24:10 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Our nation was founded by people who wanted to practice Christianity in a manner not dictated by the government. Christianity has been a part of our heritage since the start. In God We Trust was put on the money not to save our sinful generation but as a counter move against the Communist countries that wanted to eliminate God from their nations. We wanted to RE-affirm that the U.S. is a God-fearing nation.
Religion was removed from schools. I don't know where you think religion is being practiced in public school, but the ACLU has done a pretty good job of eliminating it. As a result, we can see that the children are enveloped in a sea of decaying morals. Good work.
2006-08-10 04:25:19 · answer #2 · answered by BigRichGuy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As you can imagine, I'm for putting Christianity wherever possible. However, I would be upset if another faith was being promoted rather than mine so it's a tough line.
The one thing I cannot disagree with you more on is that our government is based on Christianity. Yes...President Bush is a born-again believer in Christ. However, the entire government is not and the Legislative & Judicial Branches are definitely not in "lock step" with him on every issue.
If the entire government were Christians, Abortion would be gone and so would a whole lot of other issues.
Thanks.
2006-08-10 04:25:45 · answer #3 · answered by Mister Bob the Tomato 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In God we trust should stay on money. And no, it wasn't to "save our sinful generation". It was during the cold war when Hitler was threatening to take over the world. We did it to create unity through God against Hitler and his beliefs.
Our government is still not based on Christianity, though with President Bush in office and the recent wave of Republican religious sentiment, the line is becoming more blurred.
And I do think religion should not be required in schools, but if a group was voluntary, like FCA (Fellowship of Christain Athletes), they should still be allowed to express their beliefs, as long as all religious groups get that same chance.
2006-08-10 04:24:21 · answer #4 · answered by queenoftheoakies 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I agree 95%, but think that individual students in public schools should be allowed to have clubs based on their religions and should not be stopped from publicly praying. That doesn't just mean Christians, that goes for all religions. Muslims have to observe prayer 5 times a day, so it would suck if we said they couldn't do that at school. And we shouldn't stop the little Wiccan girl from setting up an altar on her desk and offering her one of her Frito's to the God/Goddess of her choosing.
2006-08-10 04:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by rachelinjapan24 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Yes, I think religion should be removed from public schools, and from all places within the government. It was never supposed to be there in the first place.
2006-08-10 04:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by Girl Wonder 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I personally don't like it, but I'm not gonna make a fuss or anything. I hate religion in public schools...it pisses me off.
2006-08-10 04:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by Annie 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Fool. it is good because some people are offended by others religions. other denominations lack the culture of tolerance hence the Jihads and terrorism
2006-08-10 04:20:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
NOOO!!!!
2006-08-10 04:21:04 · answer #9 · answered by Erin C 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋