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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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 @xaquadog from Missouri  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, begin circulation of nonoffending assets but grandfather previous assets for a standard amount of time, allow replacement at government expense

 @9DRKPP9 from Missouri  answered…2yrs2Y

They shouldn't remove the items but should note that it's specifically for those who believe it and shouldn't push those beliefs on others

 @95Q2PGV from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

It should stay on historical monuments with a tie to such, but removing ourselves and our government from it now would be for the best

 @95NBQC2 from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

some people do and dont believe in god so who cares either way as long as one doesnt overpower the other

 @8XR9FRL from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

No. Everyone has the right to express their religious beliefs.

 @8X794DZ from Missouri  answered…4yrs4Y

I do not have a proper answer for this as I am unsure of what to think of this question

 @8QRLWTQRepublican from Missouri  answered…4yrs4Y

i feel like this would not include me I don't want to be a part of this.

 @8NYDFZ9 from Missouri  answered…5yrs5Y

Only if it corrupts the country.

 @8MB5T97 from Missouri  answered…5yrs5Y

No, separation of church and state is to keep the state out of church not the church out of the state

 @8CJ5QQQ from Missouri  answered…5yrs5Y

Christianity is an important influence in our history. This topic is really a waste of energy we have bigger issues

 @8S694Z2 from Missouri  answered…4yrs4Y

I don’t even know

 @8P2JFSJLibertarian from Missouri  answered…5yrs5Y

i don't honestly care, it does seem kinda biased in favor of people who believe in god

 @96ZB9RM from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but do not waste money removing existing references.

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