2007-09-24 07:44:11 · 28 answers · asked by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I should also add: In what way does it adversely impact your life, or "personally offend" you?
2007-09-24 08:12:27 · update #1
Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending the placement of "In God We Trust" on U.S. currency (I'd prefer "In 'Bob' We Trust"), and I don't pretend to be well-read on the subject. However, I can't help but see it as being anything but petty and childish for anybody to let it affect them other than to just brush it off. I feel embarrassed for people who claim to be offended. It's like they're whining just for attention or for the sake of whining.
2007-09-24 08:36:59 · update #2
I don't care about history, and I don't care about constitutionality. The question is, "Do the words 'In God We Trust' on U.S. currency adversely impact any aspect of your life?" and if so, how and/or why?
If you have to stretch your reason so far as to include the constitutionality or history of the words in question, than just answer "no".
Do I need to get a team of lawyers to word my question precisely?
2007-09-24 09:06:16 · update #3
No, I wouldn't be offended if it said "In Allah We Trust," I wouldn't be offended if it said "Anthony Spears is a douche bag," and for the purposes of this question, it doesn't matter what anybody else MIGHT be offended by. Are YOU offended by "In God We Trust."
2007-09-24 09:54:34 · update #4
That's a broad generalization to make regarding what I would consider right & wrong. Of course I don't think that anything which doesn't hurt you isn't wrong. I wouldn't say secretly filming people in private situations isn't wrong, but this idea of being offended by "In God We Trust" just because you don't trust God is like being offended when Sara Lee says "Nobody doesn't like Sara Lee" when you don't like it Sara Lee.
2007-09-24 16:38:28 · update #5
No, it doesn't adversely impact me, so I think we should change it to "In Allah We Trust," which also wouldn't impact anyone and might give some of you an idea of what it feels like to see the name of a god in which you do not believe stuck on the only money you are allowed to use. It probably also wouldn't hurt anyone if it wasn't there, right, so let's take it off. Even Jesus wouldn't want this to be on money. Remember what he said about "rendering unto Caesar"?
BTW, dze, you're the one who doesn't understand. Read some US history and find out how it got on there and why.
I'll add this to answer your question: Yes, I AM offended by having "in god we trust" on the money, because I don't trust in a god, and this is my country as much as yours. I pay taxes, I vote, why is this being forced down my throat? Does it actuallly hurt me? No. But if that's your standard for what's right and wrong, that's pretty sad.
2007-09-24 08:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well, let me tell you that when the words "In God We Trust" in the U.S. currency are invocated it means that America has been founded on solid basis and principles and that makes Americans to feel secure in a country with good values, good principles and good moral practices and this absolutely has made a significant impact in the life of millions of Americans because America is founded in solid principles and America is also founded on a good religious basis that cares for life, a fair social development and the most important thing is that America supports family values!
"In God We Trust" is a phrase used that America has been founded to be a greater country and this phrase also supports the doctrine that everybody in America has fair opportunities in his social environment and individually that each American deserves a good life and national identity!
"In God We Trust" is also a phrase that puts America and all Americans in a higher position!
By the way I'm Guatemalan and I also wish that our local currency encourages our national identity in a positive way!
Good Luck and hope this answer solves your doubt in this significant issue and to tell you that you made a excellent question that encourages to think in a more deeper way and to reflex in various matters!!
See ya and go ahead!
2007-09-24 08:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by Rodrigo Pinto 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all.
But let me ask: Since that was added in 1950, has the addition impacted any aspects of our lives? The response is the same: NO.
So, why not make money like we used to prior to the Christian right scarying the entire nation with McCathyism and the Red Scare? DZE - you need a history lesson. It was added in the 1950's during the commie scare.
2007-09-24 07:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not at all.
The words "In God We Trust" first appeared on a two cent coin in 1864.
Shortly afterwards towards the latter half of the 19th century America's power began to increase till it became a major global power.
Was it just a coincidence? I think not.
2007-09-24 08:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Andy Roberts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I'm not a US citizen, it doesn't have any impact on me, trusting God is a personnal issue, I believe in God and Trust him, so if it was written on the currency I use, I wouldn't be offended.
2007-09-24 09:22:55 · answer #5 · answered by lazybird2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is the basis of why our country is still standing, to a lot of the part spoiled.
it amazes me to see and hear all the bad remarks they make about this county. how can they?..
it s by far the most giving, accepting, wealthy, which in turn , helps us all, nation on earth.
i feel the words "In God We Trust". are a symbol of just what we founded this country on to begin with, An i am proud of that, and our nation, I feel blessed to be born in he beautiful south of the united states of America!..and as the money says, in god, may we trust.
2007-09-24 19:04:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has no business being here by the First Amendment. The Founding Fathers did not put it on money. "E plurubus Unum" was the first motto on money. "In God We Trust" became mandatory on all money 7/11/56. It first appeared sporadically in the 1860's, but it was not always on money. there is a long history of it, but we did just fine without the english Christian deity on money and in the pledge of allegiance until Eisenhowere wanted to add them. If one puts the english christian deity on anything, he must give equal time to all the other gods people worship. I know you would be angry if only "In Allah We Trust' was on our money. Please, try to be objective about this.
2007-09-24 08:12:44 · answer #7 · answered by miyuki & kyojin 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you need a team of lawyers to sue some of these people for mere aggrivation lol
NO.. I have not thought about that before, but don't go giving any ideas to folks..before you know it, the currency is going to have to be reprinted and worded differently
2007-09-25 00:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're just words on a piece of paper. The only thing I'm interested in is how many zeroes there are!
2007-09-24 08:05:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
, No. But any body out there that it does can send me all their money with the words "In God We Trust" I will be glad to take them off your hands.so you can not be bothered by it.
2007-09-24 08:14:06 · answer #10 · answered by Nancy B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋