2006-10-11 05:26:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My answer to your question is no.
I think I missed some subtle point you made in this question Jim. I answered the "currency question" and I'm having trouble seeing the distinction between the two. Oh well, it won't be the first time I missed a point.
But God bless you,
Laura
2006-10-11 07:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by Laura D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would point out the colonial style of currency at the time was left to each individual colony. As you know there were 13. A 1776 Pennsylvania $60 bill is one example. The emblem on the front shows a globe of the earth with a motto from Psalm 97: "DEUS REGNAT EXULTET TERRA" (God reigns, let the earth rejoice). So, while there was no official United States "dollar" with the words, "In God We Trust" it is also true that there was no "United States" and therefore no American dollar. Individual colonies did, however, honor currency and bills from other colonies, but the individual colony was free to print their bill as they chose. Some chose to honor God while others did not.
2006-10-11 12:46:07 · answer #2 · answered by reformed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On Nov. 20 1861 Secretary treasure of The United States wrote this to James Pollock of the Treasury mint,
Quote;
Dear Sir: No nation can be strong except in the strength of God, or safe except in His defence. The trust of our people in God should be declared on our national coins.
You will cause a device to be prepared without unnecessary delay with a motto expressing in the fewest and tersest words possible this national recognition.
Just a bit of history for those who don't know.
Fascinating how they thought back then.
To answer your querie, no, I really doubt he worries.
It belongs to the government. We just "borrow it" for a period of time, use it and wait until we get more.
2006-10-11 12:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by dyke_in_heat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 1800's?? It wasnt put on ALL money until 1957. It was only put on a few bills nad one coin in Florida in the 1880's. It is a relatively new concept.... That should be removed.
2006-10-11 12:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not, but the rebellious and sinful attitude of certain people who want to see it taken off in this day and age probably saddens and angers Him. He's a loving father, but He's been patient with mankind as a whole far greater than we deserve. As individuals, though, there is still time to repent, but not long, since you never know when you might die.
2006-10-11 12:31:08 · answer #5 · answered by Crono 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Jesus was never into money. I don't think he'd care a bit if the Atheists got their way and had "in God we trust" pulled from the current currency.
2006-10-11 12:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I asked Jesus this and he said he was more pissed off about the wars with Mexico. Apparently some of his ancestors got killed over Texas or something like that...
2006-10-11 20:11:39 · answer #7 · answered by Cheshire Cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thomas Jefferson called God a "three-headed monster" and compared the Bible to a dunghill. So there's no harm done, really; God has probably been mad at us all from the beginning anyway.
2006-10-11 12:29:47 · answer #8 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, thats why the 1800's are not here anymore. It not really that time moved forward. Damn scientists and their clocks
2006-10-11 12:29:25 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but apparently you are offended we are using it now.
What is more stupid, a person who worships a God they can't see or a person who is offended by a God they don't believe exists?"
2006-10-11 12:30:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋