2007-06-23 14:45:02 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
If it were up to me yes. People should decide on their own whether they believe in a god or not and if they do, which God. The government should not be in the religion business.
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"My own feeling in the matter is due to my very firm conviction that to put such a motto on coins, or to use it in any kindred manner, not only does no good but does positive harm, and is in effect irreverence, which comes dangerously close to sacrilege ... it seems to me eminently unwise to cheapen such a motto by use on coins, just as it would be to cheapen it by use on postage stamps, or in advertisements."
- Theodore Roosevelt
2007-06-23 14:52:03 · answer #1 · answered by trovalta_stinks_2 3 · 4⤊ 4⤋
Yes, for two reasons:
1) Call it the "render unto Caesar..." argument: money doesn't have value or meaning because of direct divine intervention, but because of us sinful humans driving supply and demand. It's a thing of Caesar's, not of God's. It's vain to imply otherwise.
2) The "not taking the Lord's name in vain" argument: I think using currency or coins with "In God We Trust" printed on it can be seen as an implied belief in the statement -- basically an implied prayer. There are millions of people using currency every day without believing in that statement, or without thinking about it. That's taking the Lord's name in vain, or at least not taking the Lord's name seriously. God deserves better.
Now, since I'm clearly a Democrat Pinko Communist trying to destroy America because I hate its freedoms, let the flaming commence!
2007-06-23 22:08:42 · answer #2 · answered by uncat 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
IF it were put to a vote (which will never happen), yes I would vote to have the words changed for democracy and freedom, but they're just words and would cause a civil war dating back to Roman days of anti-Christianity if they were removed, so trust in your own God and let theirs be, Blessed Be and Peace on earth.
2007-06-23 21:59:14 · answer #3 · answered by moonnightsoar 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
In a heartbeat. I'd also stop minting pennies and phase out dollar bills in favor of dollar coins. And fully convert to the metric system by 2012.
2007-06-23 22:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would not. I don't understand how it makes such a big deal. I can see people of other religions who aren't Christian or don't belive in god getting offended, but still. Why would it make a difference if it was their or not. It is NOT a big deal. I mean by God it can refer to any god. Honestly I don't even belive in religion and the phrase on dollar bill isn't going to effect me.
2007-06-23 21:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by ekrjektkn 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Never! Our founding fathers believed in God and had faith in their work- look what happened. You don't even have to believe in a God to respect the Christians who built this country.
2007-06-23 22:00:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
No and on the 20 I would put Andrew Jackson the man who kick the brits butt"
2007-06-23 21:51:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
No, not on a dare. And I'm a Democrat. This is just another smoke screen issue ... like Oreilley's War on Chirstmas
2007-06-23 21:48:59 · answer #8 · answered by HillBillieNot 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
yes, just as the founding fathers intended with the 1st US currency.
2007-06-23 21:56:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Keep "In God We Trust". and add "Everyone Else Pays Cash."
2007-06-23 21:50:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋