We have all heard it said that the government is removing "In God We Trust" from all our money, but I was wondering if there was any truth to it. This country was founded on Christian principles, and as an American I am appalled that the government would even consider removing it so as not to offend anyone. Anyone know if this is true? And if so, I think we need to do something about it to stop it from happening.
2007-03-02 08:57:48 · 24 answers · asked by lyfsavr67medic 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
As of right now, it is not true. If you want to keep the judeo-christian principles that this country was founded on, you have to know the position of those you are voting for.
Typically, Republicans protect these principles, but most Democrat do as well. However, people like Pat Bucchanan take it too far and Dennis Kucinich is an atheist douche bag.
Just know that people you vote for and if enough people in the country feel the way you and I do, then everything will be okay.
2007-03-02 09:03:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is NOT true. Although, if you look at it from a different perspective, the words "In God We Trust" is a tacit approval of religion in a country whose principles were founded upon freedom FROM religion. In other words, the Government doesn't dictate an official religion.
Maybe you should reserve your disgust for the appalling situation at Walter Reed Hospital or the lack of basic healthcare.
2007-03-02 17:05:03 · answer #2 · answered by ken erestu 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you don't oppose it because it doesn't offend you. We're not a Christian nation though. We don't uphold Christian values. We can SAY we are Christians because our President is Christian, but that doesn't make us a Christian nation.
Why do we need to stop it from happening? Why does it need to be on our money?
I don't see the harm in taking it off of the money. It offends people. If it offended you, you would be the first to say "LOSE IT!"
2007-03-02 17:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not yet. Every challenge to the national motto has been rejected. I'd be more concerned with the state of the culture, rather than the state of a symbolic gesture. Isn't it ironic that the bills that contain "In God We Trust" are often used for very sinful purposes.
2007-03-02 17:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by wigginsray 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This country was NOT founded on Christian principles. Please stop bearing fase witness. Almost none of our founding fathers were remotely Christian, and none were anything near evangelical. Read the 10 Commandments and tell me how many are law in this country, and then tell me how many of thos elaws are not law everywhere else in the world, Christian or not. All those laws were in place in countruies like Japan long before they were law here.
2007-03-02 17:03:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are debating it at this point but i think if some of the supporting teams like acorn could step up and we all can debate against this because this is so foolish of them to do such a thing
2007-03-02 17:02:05 · answer #6 · answered by ce~ce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you, but in this place and time when everyone is so so sensitive, and PC, they can't stand to see God and Government mixed in any way shape or form.
2007-03-02 17:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by J S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it was put there when they stoped backing money with GOLD. The idea was you better trust in GOD because this piece of paper is worth no more than your beliefs.
2007-03-02 17:09:49 · answer #8 · answered by Proofoflife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is true. But I completely disagree that our country was "founded on Christian principles".
2007-03-02 17:01:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
they started put in god we trust because of the red scare they wanted the world to think that the us was very religious and they believed in god alot
2007-03-02 17:01:13 · answer #10 · answered by greenpower22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋