Both currently appear on coins.
2007-03-14 14:01:12 · 23 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They cannot go together. To say we all trust in the same god is to say that we must all be the same and therefore cannot be many coming together as one.
2007-03-14 16:04:17 · answer #1 · answered by Emily H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
E Pluribus Unum hands down.
2007-03-14 14:11:14 · answer #2 · answered by genaddt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A. But these two things are only mottoes on money, the Constitution defines the laws and standards of government for the country. So that's pretty much like asking which is more important, the Washington Memorial or Jefferson Memorial. The survival of our country doesn't depend on either of those things.
2007-03-14 14:07:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were asked to choose, I would have to choose A, for the reason that it encompasses all Americans, regardless of thier spiritual walk, and presents a strong message of unity from diversity, all walks working toward a common goal, the ideal democracy.
I like the idea that we as a nation generally look to a higher power to help us stay on track, and that "In God we trust" is not specific about whose God we're all trusting in, but I have to recognize that it leaves out a good number of people who are athiest or agnostic, and that is not the ideal of the American way.
Ghost Wolf: I am curious why you said "unfortunately" b, and why choose it if you consider it an unfortunate choice?
2007-03-15 03:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by beatlefan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more important one is the one that unites us, not divide us as a nation.
That would be E Pluribus Unum.
2007-03-14 15:31:32 · answer #5 · answered by CC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
E Pluribus Unum, this is the core of the "United" States of America..
2007-03-14 14:05:05 · answer #6 · answered by I_fell_in_love_with_a_Pussycat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
(A) "E Pluribus Unum" ["From Many, One"]
More concentrated on the Declaration of Independence
The B one is just pathetic, look at its history. It originated from the fear of Communism according to McCarthyism
2007-03-14 14:04:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Although "In God We Trust"was probably most used by the fathers of this country, Times have changed. Many people are against using God in anything in our government (IE: Taking "one nation under God" out of the Pledge.)
With that in mind, the other quote is probably the more important one today. Also, with elections coming up and tensions rising between the two political parties, it is good to remind us that divided we do fall.
2007-03-14 14:06:33 · answer #8 · answered by DaDill51 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the Spaghetti we trust.
Since when did the mayor say something nice about God? IMPOSTER!!! ??
Definitely A
You never ever hear anyone arguing over the need for unity amongst the states.
But for a time (think Civil War) B probably had the upper hand.
2007-03-14 14:06:25 · answer #9 · answered by Willie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Back in the day of our forefathers (B) was more important and God was a larger influence in the public sphere. But today I guess (A) is closer. However, although this may seem a bit cynical I think we have become a nation of 'Every Man for Himself.' Social apathy and selfish ambition have begun to set in causing us to become less and less human.
2007-03-14 14:11:44 · answer #10 · answered by All 4 His Glory 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely A
You never ever hear anyone arguing over the need for unity amongst the states.
But for a time (think Civil War) B probably had the upper hand.
2007-03-14 14:03:35 · answer #11 · answered by DonSoze 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋