Do you believe that people who don't believe in GOD, should't use American currency, because it says, "In GOD We Trust," which this country was established and built on Christian Beliefs?
2006-12-25 16:41:08 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Prayer really does belong in schools, doesn't it? After all, the money that went towards building the schools, and everything else, was labeled with, "IN GOD WE TRUST."
Thank you all for your opinions and GOD BLESS.
2006-12-25 16:48:58 · update #1
To the person who says that this nation was not built on Christian beliefs, should take time to read the back of a dollar bill "IN GOD WE TRUST" why place that on our currency if this great nation wasn't built on a Christian foundation?
2006-12-25 16:54:32 · update #2
To the monkey girl, "Thanks Tom Cruise!!"
2006-12-25 17:05:45 · update #3
I believe that the government shouldn't be so damn hypocritical.
They say that there is separation of religion and state, yet they want the children to stand and pledge allegiance to the country under God. Currency is something that must be used in order to survive in America, yet it contradicts the "rights" of Americans. They say that people can't marry what gender they want to, which is a choice that each person makes based on their personal beliefs right?
Summary:
America is full of contradiction, if you couldn't already tell.
2006-12-25 16:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by shannon 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. I believe that "IN GOD WE TRUST" should NOT be on our currency because there is seperation of church and state AND this country was NOT founded on Christian principals.
Why don't you read up on history a bit. If you did, you would know that our Founding Fathers were primarily deists. That means they didn't believe in a personal god. Some of them were even agnostic or atheist.
Oh, by the way, I'm sure you didn't know that "IN GOD WE TRUST" was added to the currency in the 50's due to the McCarthy era. And, the "Under God" was added to the Pledge at the same time.
Get a clue.
EDIT: You're idiotic. Just because "IN GOD WE TRUST" is printed on currency prayer should be in school? Because the money used to build them had the saying? I hope you're not serious. What about all the schools before the saying was printed on the currency? Should they not have prayer in school?
Yep.. you're an idiot.
2006-12-26 00:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by umwut? 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
I'll agree to that, if you agree that creationists should automatically be barred from working in scientific (though perhaps not technological) fields, since their belief shows a blatant disreguared for or inability to comprehend science.
"As the government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of [Muslims] ... it is declared ... that no pretext arising from religious opinion shall ever product an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries....
The United States is not a Christian nation any more than it is a Jewish or a Mohammedan nation.” Treaty of Tripoli (1797), carried unanimously by the Senate and signed into law by President John Adams (the original language is by Joel Barlow, U.S. Consul)
2006-12-26 00:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by neil s 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Do you also believe that this country was established for the creation of a theocracy and a tyranny of a single dogma?
It is more consistent with the early writings of the founders of our democracy that we should eliminate all mention of God on our currency and in all government to keep a true separation of church and state.
I remember when "under God" was added to the Pledge of Allegiance and even as a young child in elementary school, wondered how this could be happening and felt it was wrong.
2006-12-26 00:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by valcus43 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think America needs to wake up and listen to God, not just face value. Take "in God we trust" off the money. God doesn't play favorites and doesn't support a political agenda, or a country, or policies or a government. God is the God of all gods, whether you believe in him or not, He is there. God does not bless America and curse another country. He is an equal opportunity God, he is capable of loving anyone anywhere.
2006-12-26 01:21:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our country was not established on Christian beliefs. Article 11 of the Treaty of Tripoli.
Art. 11. As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.
2006-12-26 00:46:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
I plan to (starting January 1st) to cross out "In God we trust" off my money every time I see it. (It was added in the 1950s btw.) This country WASN'T established on Christianity. That's a misconception. Does "separation of church and state" mean anything to you? Prayer does not belong in public schools. Period.
2006-12-26 00:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you're going to be like that, then please immediately cease and desist from all current and/or future application of all DNA testing including paternity tests, criminal investigation, identification of diseases (including inherited ones), tests to determine compatibility for blood/organ transplants, etc. since your Christian God didn't make humans from primates. Clearly any association with any science that claims humans and chimps share 98% of their DNA would be in violation of your belief system.
Have a nice day.
2006-12-26 01:04:29 · answer #8 · answered by February Rain 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
America wasn't built with Christian beliefs as its Goal. Christian beliefs were only its foundation. Its goal was FREEDOM. Freedom of speech, freedom of thought, and yes... even freedom to spend money.
2006-12-26 00:44:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not much choice. Are you saying atheists should be poor?
I wouldn't expect Christians to subscribe to Paganism, but wouldn't fault them for having a Christmas tree or enjoying Halloween.
2006-12-26 00:44:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋