Should "In God We Trust" Remain On American Currency?

Question

I also asked this in R & S to see if there would be much of a difference in the answers!:)

Answer 1

Absolutely. God created this world right? God has the power to snuff us out if he wants to or to save our butts when we get in trouble. So yes, "In God We Trust". The founding fathers based this country upon their religious beliefs (even though they allowed freedom of religion). To honor their memory and to honor the God that gave us all of this (who gave us money even) it should absolutely remain on our currency.

Answer 2

Yes only for traditions sake, people also need to remember that the country was founded by people who were percuted for religious beliefs.  So in God (Allah, who ever) we trust!  If your atheist that fine it is there because of tradition.

Answer 3

Yes it should.

Answer 4

Why should it be removed? (I'm not defending the position of God neither am I offending it though :) But..

Although the constitution says to split Church from state, US currency isn't owned by the government. It's a loan note from the Federal Reserve, which is a Central bank operating in the USA.

Take out a dollar. See how many times you see "Federal Reserve" on it and then compare that to how many times you see US Treasury.

The central bank has every right to print whatever they want on their dollars.

Answer 5

If it can be replaced with "In Sparkle We Trust", then it can be taken off. Otherwise, wouldn't we need to use some generic, trustable, figure instead? Maybe we could say, "In Something We Trust" that way everyone can relate.

Answer 6

No ,because in my view it's a violation of the separation of Church and State

Answer 7

his was written what 273 years ago? In that time the non believers I'm god have esclated. Some of us do not know or trust god. But hey its because of religion we have developed so yes it can stay I don't mind. Just think of the people as god

Answer 8

Yes it should.  God created this world, so it should remain on the currency.  I think that if people have a problem about money saying "In God We Trust," then they need to grow up. Everyone have their own opinion though, so it is up to what they think.

Answer 9

God! I hope so...! lol! what else would the heathenistic liberal throng would put on currency!!?? lol!  my-my! at this date only God could improve the value of our economy!!

Answer 10

If the idea of a merciful God who is offering an eternal life of paradise if one believes in doing good for others and themselves offends people of course it should be taken off.  Athiests might be reminded that there are people who don't agree with their views, and it would depress them that people could have faith without scientific proof.  It's not politically correct after all.  We should all strive to be politically correct, that will help us all get along, by pretending that we agree with everybody.  Ahh, the glorious future we could create by taking off those offensive words...  I get chills just thinking about it.

Answer 11

Why should it? We live in a Satanist country. "In God We Trust" is merely a cover up. I'd rather live in the truth than in lies.

Answer 12

No it shouldn't. it should be "In ignorance we trust" instead.

Answer 13

It is required by a law passed in the 19th Century. Given the size of the Christian Falangist wing in one major party, I doubt you would find much sentiment or support for repealing that law.

Answer 14

Well church and state are formally separated by the Constitution, but if you suggest this people will immediately deduce that you are un-American (conveniently forgetting America was founded by rebel dissenters not followers) and a terrorist and then start fixating on your lapel for proof of some secret hidden agenda.

Answer 15

No. Not only is it unconstitutional, but if you look at the history behind it, it's pretty ridiculous. Countries should be secular, without any silly religious ties. People preach that America was founded as a Christian state, but they forget that most of the founding fathers were either atheists or not Christian/resentful of religion, and that stuff like "in god we trust" were added in the 50's. Besides, if it wasn't their religion they wouldn't be nearly as tolerant.

Anyhow, I'm Canadian so it doesn't affect me. But it's a point of principal.

Edit: In response to jwthoughts, have you even done any research? Treaty of Tripoli, signed in 1797, says "as the government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion...". And there is ample evidence that George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and others were not Christian. In fact, Jefferson said, and I quote, "Religions are all alike; founded upon and fables and mythologies".

Just so you know, even though I'm an atheist, if I was a Christian I would want it to be removed. While putting "in god we trust" inherently indicates that Christianity is the true religion of the USA, saying nothing allows all beliefs to be practiced. And it's hypocrites like you who criticize Shari'a law...

Edit 2: James Madison: "Religious bondage shackles and debilitates the mind and unfits it for every noble enterprise".

John Adams: "This world would be the best of all possible worlds if there were no religion in it".

Edit 3: Thomas Paine: "The Christian religion is a parody on the worship of the sun, in which they put a man called Christ in the place of the sun, and pay him the adoration originally payed to the sun".

Edit 4: Even though by all accounts George Mason was a Christian, even he said that "It is contrary to the principles of reason and justice that any should be compelled to contribute to the maintenance of a church with which their consciences will not permit them to join, and from which they can derive no benefit; for remedy whereof, and that equal liberty as well religious as civil, may be universally extended to all the good people of this commonwealth."

Edit 5: Ben Franklin: "The way to see faith is to shut the eye of reason". Hopefully you get the point now...

Answer 16

No. It should be removed, along with "to protect and to serve" and also "democracy' should not be used since there isnt one.

Answer 17

Definitely it needs to remain. Indeed we trust in God not only for our currency, for our Prosperity,and  for our economy.

Answer 18

Of course it should.  Why not?  Does the fact that it mentions the word "God" mean atheists are afraid to spend it or make it?  I don't think so.

Answer 19

It doesnt matter to me. I'm a Christian, but so what? It's just a saying on a piece of paper and the only thing I read on dollar bills is the number.

Answer 20

No we have separation of church and state in this country and currency is from the government so clearly no way...what happens if the atheist took over and all the United States money had God is Dead on it....

Answer 21

Whether it should or not doesn't matter because we know it will remain on the currency no matter how many people thorw a fit...

I can also tell you this.....Those who think it should be taken off sure as h**l won't have a problem using it!

Answer 22

Yes, it's tradition.  It kind of makes me angry that other cultures try to ruin American traditions.

Although........ really the Americans ruined the Native American traditions, but that was in a time of cultural indifference.

Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is don't bite the hand that feeds you.  Be happy you live in the U.S. instead of trying to change its traditions.

Answer 23

Definitely.

jvroe..."separation of church and state" is not in the Constitution.  It is a bastardization of the Constitution that happened when nutcase liberals ran the Supreme Court.

Rasputen...wrong on the Constitution.  If the establishment clause were taken in it's literal sense, then Congress could not pass ANY LAW WHATSOEVER regarding religion.  If it were taken on the intent of the founders, government officials could put any religious symbols on any building or government location that they were in authority over, this is because the Congress could not stop them.  

The whole "separation" bit was a misinterpretation.

AP...you are so full of it, that it is amazing.  Almost 100% of the founding fathers were Christians.

Kate...we have freedom of religion, not freedom FROM religion.  That was NEVER the intent of the founding fathers.  One of their main reasons for fleeing Britain was to be able to worship as they saw fit, not to create a country where God could not be in public.

Mary...you actually think that God hates money?  Where do you get that?  I am guessing it is from the phrase "Money is the root of all evil"...well there are 3 words before that..."THE LOVE OF money is the root of all evil."  God does not hate money.  He just does not want people to value it over Him.

Answer 24

Would you prefer, "In Allah we trust"? When people think like you Shari'a Law is not far behind. This a country founded on freedom of religion, among other things. Are you sure you really want to live here? Iran has some nice desert property that you might be interested in. Allah be praised!

Answer 25

yes it absolutely should, stay on it, because morals were around from God before man started using a brain to figure out things are wrong for a reason. For example if you love someone you don't lie cheat or steal from or kill them. That's why there's commandments. People got morals from God before men knew what morals are. Is God or morals inside people who murder & rob for money to blow in casinos, getting drunk & having fun times as they would see them. Taking God out of things is why this country has been going in the septic tank & why people have misery they get. Believe it or not, I'm more of a bleeding heart liberal, compared to some christians politically, but people too much people these days have it an attitude of, it feels good do it anyway or doing that doesn't seem wrong to me & sometimes when people do these things they do things--whether intentionally or not-- hurt others & I'm talking about more than people being offended by actions, I'm talking about people who's lives are hurt or ruined by inconsiderate actions of others. Like people stealing waiters tips or other things like that for example or for another, like poor older people getting their savings conned out from them from trusting the lies of criminals.

Answer 26

yes, but it should change to :

"in God we trust, all others pay cash"

Answer 27

h**l to the no. Seperation of church and state, fool. Seperation of church and state.

Answer 28

not everyone believes in god. its in the constitution that we have freedom of religion. to me thats freedom to not have religion too. i think it violates the constitution.  im sure no one would miss it anyway. its not like taking it off means you cant believe anymore

Answer 29

As an Atheist, I would like to "one nation under God" removed from pledge that was added in the 50s because I sometimes make that pledge.  But I'm not nearly intolerant and anal to care whether God is on our money or not.

That's a good point, joe4912004.  That's why there's a separation between church and state.  If the tide turns and Muslims become the majority, there's a lot of Christians who won't appreciate having "Peace be upon Allah"  all over everything.

Answer 30

Maybe it would be best as "E Pluribus Unum", which was the original wording, seems to be much deeper than many seem capable of comprehending!

As it also seems that history itself is a little confusing for many!

Although one must really think why one has these words printed on their money but at the same time there is a pagan symbol, so maybe the next question should be in who's god do you trust!

Answer 31

No God hates money and why do we demean God by referencing him on something he hates.