... the US currency instead said "In Allah we trust"?
Would that be ok with you?
If not why should non christians have to put up with "god" on their currency?
It was only by a series of historical accidents (not the least of which was communism) that a catholic lobbyist group was able to have "In God We Trust" replace the original "E Pluribus Unum" on our currency on July 30th, 1956. If just a couple things had been different we would just as easily have wound up with Allah on our money.
Of course the founding fathers (who were deists and not christian) would be horrified if they could see this. So what do you think would be fair?
If we were to make a bunch of different coins (as with the state quarters) with different names of different gods would that be fair?
If some coins said "In Zeus we trust" "In Allah we trust" "In Thor we trust" "in reason we trust" (for agnostics/atheists) and so on (covering pretty much all gods and prophets) would that be fair? Why?
2007-03-12 07:53:25 · 23 answers · asked by Mike K 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ya know, people that got problems with AMERICA will you just pick up and move???? dont you enjoy freedom of speech in America. Freedom of religion. Doesnt anyone appreciate history, and culture? Quit complaining and start campaigning. People like you just stir up more hatred (like radical muslims) the world needs peace, not hatred. So, get out get out if you are treated so unfairly here in USA/ If you trully think you have a case , call aclu, if they don't listen to you, no one will.
2007-03-12 08:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by nickname 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why are you making such a big deal about having the words "In God We Trust" on your money? If you find that offensive then the problem is YOU, not Christians -- almost all of whom had nothing to do with that legend being imprinted on our currency. P.S.: Only a couple of noteworthy Founding Fathers were not followers of God and His Son Jesus Christ, so don't try to play it out like the men who wrote our Constitution were members of some other religious sect.
2007-03-12 08:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I actually agree with you. I don't think that we should have "In God we trust" on our currencies. This nation is not a Christian Theocracy. It's not a specifically religious nation. Now don't get me wrong, I am a Christian, and I believe that the church and the state should be separated, but I do not believe that God and the state should be as separate as is made. I think that if people want to pray in a public school or pray in a government meeting that should be their choice. Not only limited to prayer, but any religious act comparable. Not everyone has to participate, just those who wish to.
2007-03-12 08:00:56 · answer #3 · answered by Tachus Ischus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why it's so offensive. If you don't believe as the vast majority of Americans believe, simply choose to ignore it. Only around 15% of Americans are atheist as of 2001, and they always seem to be the most vocal. Ask most Hindus, Muslims, etc, and they realize that this country is founded on Judeo-Christian beliefs, and go on practicing their own. Just face it, as of 2001, 80% of people in the US, according to the Census, defined themselves as being Christians, and I don't see "In God We Trust" being taken off the money anytime soon. Be like most others who have different beliefs in this country, and live and let live. The sarcasm and lampooning of others is not only unnecessary, it's rude. And this coming from a Christian who has a very close friend who is an Atheist.
2007-03-12 08:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by irie.girl_2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 05:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would have a problem with 'in Allah we trust'.
I can also see the case for going back to 'e plurbis unim'. Face it, money is money - no one is going to boycott money - we all need it; we all spend it; etc. But, our founding fathers are long gone and the current national will reflects a different sentiment. I can live with that. As long as I'm allowed to practice my faith freely, I don't care if it says 'in God we trust' on the money.
2007-03-12 08:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy, Zero Cool hit the nail right on the head. Gosh, if those prehistoric crazy Christians managed to get their way, they would introduce all kinds of wacky stuff like love your neighbour as you would yourself, honesty, forgiveness, fidelity, cherishing of life, fairness etc (these things that that guy Jesus taught are right outta this world wacko!) I'm glad there are people like Zero Cool to show us the way to true happiness.
2007-03-12 08:41:22 · answer #7 · answered by philz4jc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they put "In Thor We Trust" on the money, I would think I would have died and gone to Asgard. ;-)
Seriously though, the money shouldn't have "In God We Trust" because it implies that all Americans are Christian...
2007-03-12 22:33:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, if somewhat too long. At any rate, I feel that if non-Christians have a problem with seeing God on the currency then they should try getting by without it in their life. We have changed enough for you people! lol
2007-03-12 07:58:40 · answer #9 · answered by Heaven's Messenger 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I could care less what is printed on money....as far as I am concerned religion and government SHOULD be seperate. Jews were expecting a political messiah to come and install them in power saving them in this manner....Instead Jesus came to save souls, not to be president
2007-03-12 08:02:33 · answer #10 · answered by chavito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋