How about removing "in God we trust" from our money? i know many christians will say no, but does it not violate the 1st amendment.
2006-12-28 05:00:08 · 21 answers · asked by 2010 CWS Champs! 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Religion should be personal. If imposing religion is done through government which do we present? Government religion will not be accepted. Personal spiritual responsibility will bring America to a former unity.
2006-12-28 05:18:15 · answer #1 · answered by edubya 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No, I don't believe it should be removed. But if it were removed I wouldn't object. Adding both clauses does not establish a religion per se, therefore it does not violate the 1st amendment.
Under God was added to the pledge in 1954, In God We Trust was added in 1861.
2006-12-28 05:11:57 · answer #2 · answered by nomorecash702 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I do not.
The money issue has already been tried by the Supreme Court. There is nothing in the words "In God We Trust" that establishes a national religion. Nor do the words "under God".
Everyone seems to ignore that fact that at the time we declared our independence, the point was to not have a state church akin to the Church of England. That would lead to legalized persecution of those who believed differently. It also should be noted that preamble to our Constitution contains the word "Creator". Who do you suppose that is?
Frankly, Michael Newdow is a bitter man. His daughter wants to say the words "under God" in the Pledge. So, whose rights are being violated when he takes his case to court? Too bad the Supreme Court dodged this one last time out.
I still maintain that "under God" estabilishes no national religion. And atheists are quite free to not say it. But it shouldn't be a crime to say it, either.
2006-12-28 05:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
confident. this is in simple terms a contravention of the separation of church and state. In god we have confidence could be faraway from money to boot. yet another poster suggested that the form does not unquestionably use the term separation of church and state. he's a hundred% maximum concepts-blowing. The word separation of church and state is greater often than not traced to a letter written by employing Thomas Jefferson in 1802 to the Danbury Baptists, wherein he talked concerning the 1st substitute of u.s. shape as coming up a "wall of separation" between church and state. The word replaced into then quoted by employing u.s. perfect court docket first in 1878, and then in a sequence of situations beginning in 1947. even nonetheless his different conclusions are a hundred% incorrect. The court docket has held time and time lower back that when the government reflects non secular doctrine, this is setting up that faith. the government additionally can no longer advicate faith over no faith or vice versa. the government has no business employer endoursing in any comprehend any faith. I additionally word with pastime that the doctrine of many church buildings additionally demands a seperation of the church from the state and vice versa.
2016-10-06 03:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO... I do not believe in changing the pledge of alligiance or our money. The forefathers of this country FOUNDED it on Christianity. It is part of our national history. Do other countrys consider completely changing their national anthem and other traditions because of "new" citizens that decide to live in their country???
Doesn't that seem pretty ridiculous?
If anything, we should be "one nation, one world" under a "Higher Power".......hmmmm, maybe that could end a war or two?
But, there will always be the wars/struggles over money and power.
(By the way, my heritage is of two nations, one being American)
2006-12-28 05:13:15 · answer #5 · answered by D B 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
No it should not be removed. No it does not violate the 1st amendment.
2006-12-28 05:10:44 · answer #6 · answered by kungfufighting66 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a historical statement. Not worth the fight. Not a violation of the Establishment Clause, as it does not respect any particular religion.
EDIT: I have never seen a buddhist shout all the time.
2006-12-28 05:05:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It was only added to the pledge in the 50's so removing it shouldnt be a big deal. If you dont like it just dont say it.
2006-12-28 05:03:52 · answer #8 · answered by Perplexed 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. It should never be removed out of the pledge of allegiance.
2006-12-28 05:25:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't think it should be removed from the pledge or the money.
It doesn't say under what "god" or in what "god" we trust. So if you don't believe in the Christian "God" like 86% of the US population does suck it up.
2006-12-28 05:05:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋