If so why? I am not. So I would like to know why some are. I am posting in both sections Government and Religion for a broader sample.
2007-07-31 00:28:06 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
NO. I like the fact that it is there and will be completely against any move to get rid of it. It seems that today all the politicians advocate freedom for everyone, except people that believe in the religion that the founders of this country believed in. Our government was set up to prevent religious persecution, not to prevent the practice of religion, but to prevent the formation of a state government. When the majority of citizens practice a religion then obviously that religion will receive more attention than others.
2007-07-31 00:40:56 · answer #1 · answered by wolfatrest2000 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
No, but I am offended by those who are offended. This is the basis for terrorism in the middle east, offended muslims. This was the basis for the crusades, offended christians. The minorities in these religions causing the majority of trouble. I'm 100% Atheist and I don't give a damn about words on money.
2007-07-31 03:53:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not offended, just ashamed at how dumb Americans can be when we are scared. We surrendered most of our rights and our national reputation in response to 9/11; we abandoned the first amendment and put a government endorsement on religion in response to the Red Scare of the 1950s.
2016-05-18 22:06:17 · answer #3 · answered by shu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I’m not offended. However I believe we should maintain a separation between church and state. Separation between the state and church is the very reason that we as Americans have the right to our religious beliefs. The framers had intended that we be guided by our moral and ethical belief and each of us be free to choose the best course for ourselves. Freedom is about tolerance.
2007-07-31 00:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by nightwing7011 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is it just me .. or does anyone see the irony of *in god we trust* on paper money... ???? couldn't we think of something better to put quote on.. instead of something that has absolutly no meaning .. i'm more offended that something of creed is written on my money rather then the actual words itself. Its on the same level as praying to win a sports game.. I'm sure if such a god did exist he wouldn't give a f*ck about the money... or if you won a stupid sports game..
sounds kinda selfish to me
2007-08-01 01:39:55 · answer #5 · answered by nola_cajun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I am not offended, I do strongly resent having my government shove that superstition at its populace -- it's both baseless and hypocritical. As such, I've taken to blackening it out with a permanent marker on the bills I get. The Supreme Court prefers to decline debating this issue and no Representative will sponsor a bill to correct the mistake, so my marker serves as a silent protest to their refusal to act. I consider it my line-item veto. If more people do it, the government will be forced to pay attention.
2007-07-31 01:14:12 · answer #6 · answered by wise czar's soul 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Personally I am. It is not the job of our government to adopt a single god for this country and assume everyone thinks the same way.
The Constitution is quite clear about the separation of church and state. Eisenhower crossed the line when he adopted the "in god we trust" logo on our money and in our pledge of allegiance.
The reason the Constitution was written in the fashion it was, was to deter a theocracy from evolving. This country was originally meant to be a CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC, not a democracy. In a democracy 51% of the people control 49% of the people.
2007-07-31 01:41:21 · answer #7 · answered by trevor22in 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Depending what God you our talking of They have an agenda and it is easy to under stand Bring down America any way you can
2007-07-31 00:59:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not offended at all. It needs to stay on our currency because this country was indeed founded by Christians and this does not interfere with the seperation of church and state.
2007-07-31 00:44:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
It has never offended me at all.
The fact that it is the Federal Reserve, a private not government entity, that casts our coins and prints our bills, they can put anything they want on it.
It is not a government decision.
2007-07-31 00:52:07 · answer #10 · answered by scottdman2003 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋