Should we pressure government to create a new form of currency for atheists only? Or should we just "sit down and shut up" and be controlled by a decidedly christian run government?
2007-05-22 15:41:55 · 17 answers · asked by Adam G 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Right now, I think we need to focus on slightly more pressing issues, like an unjustified war and people's attempts to limit civil rights.
Once THOSE issues are taken care of, I think we should pressure the government to maintain a separation of church and state and remove theism from national currency. "Sitting down and shutting up" for a government is a pretty darn good way to ensure a completely corrupt government. We are to legislate ourselves (remember that whole "of the people, by the people" thing?), and the best way to do that is to fight for what we believe to be right.
2007-05-22 15:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by N 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The atheist only wants a change cause that currency shows that proof that God is really the creator of this universe. Think about it for a moment God is everywhere. We should not sit down or shut up, but stand up and be heard.
2007-05-22 15:49:29 · answer #2 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let it Alone !!! In God We Trust has been on our American Currency since the beginning. If other Religions can't accept that, then too bad. They don't want Religion in Schools, no Nativity Scene, Ten Commandments taken off the Court House Lawn, Our National Anthem. Just because Atheists don't like it , doesn't 'mean they are right. satan is on a rampage !!! God Bless America. We all know how it has been slammed, stabbed in the back, spit on and much more. If these negative people don't like America, then they can get the hell out. Start their own country. Right now America is under enough pressure. Enough is enough !!
2007-05-22 15:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't actually care. To me, "In God We Trust" is just another way of saying we don't trust anyone or anything. I'm sure it'll go eventually, but it's really an issue of picking your battles. The one about currency isn't as important as a few others we're waging in congress now. Like gay marriage amendments and such.
2007-05-22 15:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by Muffie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having "In God We Trust" on our currency doesn't bother me a bit. I am an atheist, but I also know that our country was founded on religion. I just think of our currency as part of our country's history; which, like it or not, was based a lot on religion. I don't mind saying "under God" in the pledge either. I may not believe it, but I just don't think it's such a big deal. It has no meaning for me, but I am not offended by it. I am a little offended by prayer. I went to my daughter's dance recital the other night, and they begun the performance with a prayer! I stood there silently while everyone wasted their time praying. I felt a little awkward. But as for the currency... is it really that big a deal? The important thing is we can purchase things with it... who cares what it says on it?!
2007-05-22 15:47:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
It wouldn't be creating a currency for athiests only, because the American government is supposed to be separate from the Church. I think having "In God we trust" as a violation of this. It's not the biggest deal however, there are starving people, Americans who need healthcare and a better education, so I say, when they are ever planning to redesign the bill, just take off that small phrase. And lets stay focused on things that matter.
2007-05-22 15:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Neither particularly, they have been around all my existence so that they have worked their way into my standard certainty. i do no longer pay lots interest to the two. i might opt to be certain the "One u . s . below God" bumped off for the Pledge as a results of fact it became placed their in the process the McCarthy era for devious motives....and prefer an earlier guy or woman suggested its Unconstitutional.
2016-11-05 01:53:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does seem a bit petty and profane to plaster your deity's name all over the currency.
2007-05-22 15:55:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps we should have it all say "In Allah, Visnu, Jehova, Mary, Mohamed, etc. we trust". Your way is exclusive, prejudicial and self-serving, mine is inclusive and evens the playing field. You don't like that - you want dominance.
2007-05-22 15:51:19 · answer #9 · answered by Skeff 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ummm, neither?
I'd prefer we all share the same currency without "In God We Trust."
2007-05-22 15:44:59 · answer #10 · answered by Eleventy 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋