I asked a few questions previously regarding this issue, and in one answer someone said that God and Jesus would be offended if we took the word God off of money in America. I then asked was Jesus offended that it wasn't there prior to us putting it on there, for example in the 1800s. So far the answers are that Jesus was not offended that it was not there.
So why would Jesus be offended now going back to how it was then if America did remove the word God from money, why wouldn't he feel the same was as he did before?
And for the record: I'm not offended by the word God anywhere, more or less curious about the logic of the answeror who told me in his answer that Jesus would be offended by the removal of God from the currency.
2006-10-11 05:43:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Paper or metal money is supposed to represent the equal value of denomination in Gold - a sort of a witnessed promissory note. To prove that the printer of the currency is honest, a yardstick is required. When the printer is a country, you can't have a person witnessing the billions of pieces of paper. So a simple statement "In God we trust" Where does God's ire come into the pic?It's the country thats using God to prove that it is trustworthy and the piece of paper is in exhange for gold-which in most socities represents human labor-(Read Ayn Rands Atlas Shrugged for more on this.)
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2006-10-11 16:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by Starreply 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just for the record it was not on paper until the 1950s
Below is a listing by denomination of the first production for currency bearing IN GOD WE TRUST:
$1 Federal Reserve Note February 12, 1964
$5 United States Note January 23, 1964
$5 Federal Reserve Note July 31, 1964
$10 Federal Reserve Note February 24, 1964
$20 Federal Reserve Note October 7, 1964
$50 Federal Reserve Note August 24, 1966
$100 Federal Reserve Note August 18, 1966
2006-10-11 05:46:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I think of money and God, I recall the words of Jesus when his enemies tried to trap him by asking whether it was right for the Jews, whose nation had been taken over by the Roman Empire, to pay tribute to the Roman emperor. And I have to conclude, it has little theological significance whether the word "God" appears on a bill or not.
Now it may reflect on the relationship with God that the people who put his name on the bill or who decide to take his name off the bill. But I believe that is a different point entirely.
I kind of have this same feeling with the pledge of allegience. I mean Congress added God to the pledge of allegience in response to the Cold War. So if I say the pledge of allegience using the word God am I glorifying God in that act or am I obeying Caesar?
I really don't look for government to glorify God. I prefer that we as individuals glorify God in our way in our homes and churches.
God bless you Jim,
Laura
2006-10-11 06:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by Laura D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the fact that God is on the currency, but the fact that people want all mention of God removed from our country.. Take it off or put it on isn't the issue, but obeying his commandments is the issue.
Man is on earth for a short time to decide if he will submit to the will of God and enter God's kingdom or not, and that is the whole choice. You either enter or don't enter and it is pretty straight forward.. No third choices and after you decide, you get some time here on earth to live and enjoy the benefits of your choice.
Jesus said it this way:
Luke 19:27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
2006-10-11 05:52:03 · answer #4 · answered by † PRAY † 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having "In God We Trust" on our money is a statment about what we believe, and a pledge to stick to our beliefs. If you remove the words "In God We Trust," you are making the reverse statement. It's the same as saying you DON'T trust God. Of course Jesus wouldn't approve.
Had the words never been placed on our money, it would be a non-issue. It's more a matter of going back on your promise. If you never made the promise, then you're obligated to nothing.
2006-10-11 05:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't a question of removal be more appropriate for the MInt?
To answer, I hardly think Jesus would be offended. There are bigger issues than a name on an object.
2006-10-11 05:54:02 · answer #6 · answered by dyke_in_heat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the venture of that passage is fake prophecy. curiously, some human beings have been doing a sturdy employer asserting themselves the bearers of messages from God, and in accordance to Jeremiah, God wasn't overjoyed. (hear that, Harold camping out?) The implication here is that genuine messages from God are overpowering, like a burning fire or something shattering. Racketeers oftentimes understand extra useful than to offer something that sturdy: you do no longer opt to start a panic in case you like human beings contributing funds. The hammer metaphor is extremely thrilling; it resonates precise with the protest music "If I Had a Hammer" with the aid of Lee Hays and Pete Seeger.
2016-12-08 12:52:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think God would be offended to have His name removed from our currency. In fact, Jesus' statement "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's: and to God the things that are God's" (Luke 20:25) would seems to indicate that He would NOT want to be associated with money. He also taught that wealth is often a hindrance to knowing Him. While it isn't evil in and of itself, people chose to worship it in the place of God. On the other hand, given this, it may be that "In God We Trust" serves as a necessary reminder that He is more important than any bill.
Christians react negatively to the thought of removing "In God We Trust" because it is symbolic of the drive to remove God from society. It seems clear that in His desire for our ultimate happiness, this would be displeasing as it's akin to watching a child hurt themselves. God created us out of His goodness to have eternal happiness with Him in heaven.
2006-10-11 10:26:11 · answer #8 · answered by Caritas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Christians are you talking to?
Anything you want to know about what would offend God, you can learn from the Bible. Anything you want to know about the Bible, you can ask a Christian scholar.
God doesn't care if he's noted on currency or not. "Give unto God that which is God's. Give unto Caesar that which is Caesar's."
Good enough?
2006-10-11 05:47:23 · answer #9 · answered by roberticvs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose this person assumed Jesus would view this as apostacy. However, there is no Biblical commandment that the word "God" must appear on our currency.
I think the answerer is incorrect, because I understand Jesus taught we "cannot serve both God and mammon."
Peace.
2006-10-11 05:47:20 · answer #10 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋