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Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?

In 1956, Congress passed a resolution declaring “IN GOD WE TRUST” as the national motto of the United States. President Eisenhower signed the law and the motto was added to paper money beginning in 1957. Opponents argue that the motto violates the U.S. Constitution since it is a clear violation of the separation of church and state. Proponents argue that it does not prefer one religious denomination over another.

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 @9G3R7TM from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

I don't really have an opinion on the subject since I never actually even thought about the religious stuff. I say just leave it be and if another group wants to build something with imagery of their faith then they should have just as much right to do so as we do.

 @9F9R946 from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but do not let religion interfere with the government and vice versa.

 @955ND29Republican from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

Do not remove symbols that are already there but for things being built or printed, not everyone believes in the same thing so it might be a good idea to not put it there.

 @92R5MYNDemocrat from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

The First Amendment (Amendment I) to the United States Constitution prevents the government from making laws that regulate an establishment of religion, or that prohibit the free exercise of religion, or abridge the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press, the freedom of assembly, or the right to petition the government for redress of grievances. It was adopted on December 15, 1791, as one of the ten amendments that constitute the Bill of Rights. (wickiedi

 @8Z63X62 from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

I don’t care. There is nothing religious about me.

 @8W5MHPLProgressive from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

I don’t really care tbh

 @8VJ4NPSLibertarian from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

No, abolish the state

 @8TZGTFZ from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

Separate church and state, but removing references to any religion is not okay, and just leave it as is

 @8N57W4W from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

Separation of church and state is important but have In God We Trust on money doesn't hurt anyone

 @8MQWSHG from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

Personally unaffected

 @8FLQZZF from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

No, it is only stated that there will not be an officially established religion.

 @9CCCWLL from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

This is a tough one

 @9BXCHQB from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

Maybe. Although, this may lead to an even more godless society.

 @8Z63X62 from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes. There is nothing religious about me.

 @8D9WMQGLibertarian from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

No, our country is build upon judeo-christian values even as we welcome all religions and beliefs

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