În 1956, Congresul a adoptat o rezoluție prin care declara "IN GOD WE TRUST", ca deviza națională a Statelor Unite ale Americii. Președintele Eisenhower a semnat legea și motto-ul a fost adăugat la banii de hârtie începând din 1957. Oponenții susțin că moto-ul încalcă Constituția SUA, deoarece este o încălcare clară a separării dintre stat și biserică. Susținătorii susțin că aceasta nu se preferă o denominație peste altul.
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@LJVMR64 ani4Y
No. The Declaration Independence even references God. Referencing God is not the same thing as the church having political control over the state.
@JLC3BJ4 ani4Y
No. Religion has always been a strong heritage; and while we can guess what God it may reference based on heritage, the term "God" can technically refer to anything. Anything or anyone can be someone's god, if they allow that person or thing to take the number one place in their life.
@LFGHCK4 ani4Y
Legally, Congress can pass no law recognizing an establishment of religion. As such, Congress cannot specifically authorize, mandate nor prohibit the mention of God, by whatever name, in public federal lands and services. These should be allowed to exist, or struck down on a case by case basis. There are times and places where forbidding the mention of God in public business would constitute an infringement on the first amendment, yet there are times when the mention of God in public business would form a similar infringement against those who do not ascribe to the belief in a deity.
@JNM3YC4 ani4Y
We should leave existing references alone. They are part of our history. We should not create new references because they inherently favor particular religious beliefs.
@JNHBJV4 ani4Y
This symbolic statement is reference to the "Grand Architect" of the Freemasons. Without this group the USA would never have existed
@MHXBZV4 ani4Y
Tough question. Christianity is a large part of our national heritage and I don't think it should be swept under the rug as if it is shameful. However, the first amendment exists for a reason, and no one should be forced to share in a faith they don't hold.
@N43NQ74 ani4Y
Since what we have now is actually a part of the history of our country, it should be left as is, however, adding anything in the future would clearly be a violation of the separation of church and state.
@L5NSBT4 ani4Y
No, leave them as they are but don't continue the practice.
@LYF5GB4 ani4Y
Yes, and change our motto to "We the People", which is where our authority for self-government comes from. I doesn't come from a mythological being.
@L4VFQ24 ani4Y
No. If people really don't believe in God then they should knock off being so afraid of seeing his name somewhere. I don't see them protesting the Avengers movie. There are many gods in that movie. Perhaps they do believe in God and they just hate being reminded of it.
@LZ2GQS4 ani4Y
@KB3MM54 ani4Y
No, it would be in violation of Federal law
@M32Z834 ani4Y
No, the Christian faith is the foundation upon which the United States was built.
@M9TFF74 ani4Y
No. That would be a waste of time and money.
@LS3DRL4 ani4Y
Yes it should be removed from currency, federal buildings and other aspects of government, but national monuments should be left alone and it should not be referenced in the future for anything non religious.
@M5FS7D4 ani4Y
freedom of religion, not freedom from religion
@KSTLR84 ani4Y
Yes. Our country was founded by deeply religious people who were wise enough to know that their religious beliefs should not enter the government.
@M9GZ5K4 ani4Y
Leave it alone. "In god we trust" is the equivalent of saying merry Christmas instead of happy holidays it's not meant to offend or exclude. We just don't need to add it to anything new.
@KSHVRG4 ani4Y
Yes, religion on government are meant to be separate. Having a government who promotes a religion is unconsitutional
@M6S3SF4 ani4Y
Notwithstanding certain historical, literary, philosophical exceptions, I say emphatically YES! Off all money now! Out of the Pledge. All that '50s stuff.
@LRFRR64 ani4Y
The U.S. government shall write no law in respect to establishing a religion or church. Because the us dollar exists of law, it is unconstitutional to put anything about god on it. The oath of office should be giving to the people of America in fact, not the bible. Giving oath to the bible is unconstitutional as well, for elections and swear ins are constructs of law.
@KSJTYG4 ani4Y
We should, but it's too much work, plus the idea of "God" has permeated American culture and is no longer strictly religious, "God bless America" is not religious, it's patriotic.
@MSKKRR4 ani4Y
Yes - this nation was not and is not a Christian nation. Pursuant to the 1st Amendment, there is no established faith for the USA; ergo, any references to God in or on government property or currency should be removed.
@MSRXC34 ani4Y
yes, have and keep separation of church and state.
@MST3SC4 ani4Y
If they were placed there at the time the monument was erected then that is part of the original architecture and design and should not be messed with. Anything new unless it is a memorial, which the memorial can include religious references, should not have it there. And on the currency did not start until the 1950's so take it off of there.
@MZ8SKJ4 ani4Y
I dont really care, just as long it doesnt seem that we are a country run by a religion.
@MZ9NC74 ani4Y
America was founded by Christians, and just because we let foreigners move here that don't hold our current stances doesn't make it right for them to take away ours. If this were the case then we shouldn't allow other churches within the state, period. Besides it would cost too much to completely redo everything just to appease people with opposite opinion. If there's one thing I've learned is there is always more than one view to life and if others can not accept that then they don't belong here. Obviously we are trying to promote that but it is a part of our history and it maintains the idea that we stand for the good of all things.
@MTWX8Q4 ani4Y
No because it's been there for a long time and hasn't hurt anyone prior to now.
@MJS7684 ani4Y
Oh, eternal and everlasting God, direct my thoughts, words and work. Wash away my sins in the immaculate blood of the Lamb and purge my heart by Thy Holy Spirit. Daily, frame me more and more in the likeness of Thy son, Jesus Christ, that living in Thy fear, and dying in Thy favor, I may in thy appointed time obtain the resurrection of the justified unto eternal life. Bless, O Lord, the whole race of mankind and let the world be filled with the knowledge of Thee and Thy son, Jesus Christ.
- George Washington
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@MJT8CR4 ani4Y
Yes if they are going to separate church and state then they need to do that completely not when it benefits them.
@MZKG9P4 ani4Y
Give to Caesar what is Caesar's. Christ was very clear about this. If one religious creed is accepted, then where is the free speech to others who also want to be accepted. Leave what currently stands, but exclude from future. Let religious organizations keep God in their monuments.
@MMX3464 ani4Y
I am torn because I believe that we were brought up on separation, with people believing in different gods, but than I also think that Taking down monuments and other things that represent god is a bad idea because it has been their for so long.
@MPV3K54 ani4Y
Everything but the national monuments, which are monuments of history, which may include references to God because the references are part of history.
@MRF9XB4 ani4Y
No, because taxpayers money going toward the removal of "references" is frivolous.
@N27G8D4 ani4Y
ABSOLUTELY NO!!! We were founded at a Christian nation and should continue.
@LX2CS74 ani4Y
Yes, separation of church and state.
@MBRXZY4 ani4Y
Not if it going to cost taxpayers money to remove the references.
@LSX6474 ani4Y
No. The ones that want those things removed need therapy, because they're so wrapped up in their own egos, they can't let anything be. The Government has too much they should be doing to bother with stupid opinions about non sense concerns by people who should go get jobs. If you're an Atheist, you don't believe, so you shouldn't care. Enjoy a day off. Other beliefs, go have your holidays and leave things alone. This country exists with great sacrifice, so that you can do what you want. You bite the hand that feeds you if you insult the beginnings that include references to the concept of God. The last concept that should reject this idea is the US Government. It was founded on such an ideal.
@MBDXG34 ani4Y
Take it off currency. Don't add it to anything new. Keep it in existing monuments
@MCCJHP4 ani4Y
No! We should uphold and strengthen the Judeo Christian values. It has been the very foundation that has made this country great and held us together as the wealthiest and most giving country in the world.
@JKFLK34 ani4Y
No, this nation was founded because of religion and we should keep religion in the government
@MBR7WC4 ani4Y
The government should worry about more important things like the budget, health care, and unemployment. We waste enough money just printing it in the first place. Changing it costs more.
@MD3B4F4 ani4Y
Yes, but leave references in place where it is a part of the original structure.
@MF5WYZ4 ani4Y
No, these buildings, monuments, and other aspects of government are historical landmarks, and shouldn’t be defiled because some ***** has his feelings hurt.
@MFD2HP4 ani4Y
Yes, I am religious, but don't want the government to privilege even my views.
@LDHY7X4 ani4Y
No. Because God and religion had a significant role in the formation of The United States, I don't think it should be removed.
@K9GDK54 ani4Y
No because our nation is founded around freedom of religion and saying god does not go against that like people say.
@KSYDMZ4 ani4Y
The government should have to remove references to God in certain cases, such as the Pledge of Allegiance but it depends on the case
@M8CPRV4 ani4Y
Remove from money and take the words 'under God' out of the pledge to the flag.
@KXYG4V4 ani4Y
Yes, it puts Christianity higher than other religons.