2007-03-07 08:28:26 · 21 answers · asked by JulyBeetle 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The U.S. Treasury actually has an online fact page about why In God We Trust is on our money.
Here is the link:
http://www.ustreas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/in-god-we-trust.shtml
Unlike what most Christians are saying (because we were founded a Christian nation... etc...) the government actually acknowledges that "The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was placed on United States coins largely because of the increased religious sentiment existing during the Civil War. " And the first IN GOD WE TRUST didn't start being put on bills until 1964 at least according the their fact page.
Hope this helps.
2007-03-07 08:35:29 · answer #1 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here is how it became.. I will post the link below...
The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was placed on United States coins largely because of the increased religious sentiment existing during the Civil War. Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase received many appeals from devout persons throughout the country, urging that the United States recognize the Deity on United States coins. From Treasury Department records, it appears that the first such appeal came in a letter dated November 13, 1861. It was written to Secretary Chase by Rev. M. R. Watkinson, Minister of the Gospel from Ridleyville, Pennsylvania,
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Even then people were blinded by christianity that even tho in the DOI nothing was ever mentioned about the christian god.. Christians interpreted "laws of nature and natures god" as being the christian god.. I have never heard of christ being referred to as natures god.. The forfathers actually believed in different religions not just christianity. Some were even pagans. But to answer your question it was because of some preacher...
2007-03-07 08:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it was a subtle way to indicate that God was a more believable concept than the Federal Reserve. Perhaps some people would feel less nervous about losing the silver standard if they felt God was insuring the money somehow.
2007-03-07 08:36:29 · answer #3 · answered by skepsis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because there is a law that says it is supposed ot be there. This arguably constitutes an "establishment of religion" in violation of the Constitution, but the Supreme Court has managed to avoid ruling on the question.
2007-03-07 08:35:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the 1950's superstitious people took over the government, who were seeking to separate capitalist desires from godless communists
2007-03-07 08:39:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got me? I would think this is wrong, is it not said," Money is the roots to evil!"
What an insult to god if you ask my opinion!
Can't Wait to see the answer /s for this posting.
Good question, have a good day.
2007-03-07 08:34:21 · answer #6 · answered by Bluelady... 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because the US Government decided to pander to the religious Right during the Cold War and to distance itself from the so-called 'atheist' USSR.
2007-03-07 08:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
It was added during the 1950's. There was a strong surge in the amount of suburban folks going to church, keeping up with the Joneses, and all that.
2007-03-07 08:35:44 · answer #8 · answered by MishMash [I am not one of your fans] 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because.....
"Property of The United States of America and its Wholly Owned Subsiduaries"
was too long.
2007-03-07 08:31:52 · answer #9 · answered by Get A Grip 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Apparently it isn't all the time:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2007-03-07-coin-goof_N.htm?csp=34
2007-03-07 08:34:51 · answer #10 · answered by Alex 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋