В 1956 году Конгресс принял резолюцию, признающую фразу "IN GOD WE TRUST" официальным девизом США. Президент Эйзенхауэр подписал закон, и в 1957 году девиз появился на бумажных купюрах. Противники девиза считают, что он нарушает принцип Конституции об отделении церкви от государства. Сторонники девиза утверждают, что он не демонстрирует преимущество одной религии перед другой.
@N43NQ73 года3Y
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.
@N27G8D3 года3Y
ABSOLUTELY NO!!!! We were founded at a Christian nation and should continue.
@MZKG9P3 года3Y
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.
@MZ9NC73 года3Y
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.
@MZ8SKJ3 года3Y
I dont really care, just as long it doesnt seem that we are a country run by a religion.
@MTWX8Q3 года3Y
No because it's been there for a long time and hasn't hurt anyone prior to now.
@MST3SC3 года3Y
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.
@MSRXC33 года3Y
yes, have and keep separation of church and state.
@MSKKRR3 года3Y
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.
@MRF9XB3 года3Y
No, because taxpayers money going toward the removal of "references" is frivolous.
@MPV3K53 года3Y
Everything but the national monuments, which are monuments of history, which may include references to God because the references are part of history.
@MMX3463 года3Y
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.
@MJT8CR3 года3Y
Yes if they are going to separate church and state then they need to do that completely not when it benefits them.
@MJS7683 года3Y
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@MHXBZV3 года3Y
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.
@MFD2HP3 года3Y
Yes, I am religious, but don't want the government to privilege even my views.
@MF5WYZ3 года3Y
No, these buildings, monuments, and other aspects of government are historical landmarks, and shouldn’t be defiled because some ***** has his feelings hurt.
@MD3B4F3 года3Y
Yes, but leave references in place where it is a part of the original structure.
@MCCJHP3 года3Y
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.
@MBRXZY3 года3Y
Not if it going to cost taxpayers money to remove the references.
@MBR7WC3 года3Y
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.
@MBDXG33 года3Y
Take it off currency. Don't add it to anything new. Keep it in existing monuments
@M9TFF73 года3Y
No. That would be a waste of time and money.
@M9GZ5K3 года3Y
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.
@M9G6FH3 года3Y
@M8CPRV3 года3Y
Remove from money and take the words 'under God' out of the pledge to the flag.
@M6S3SF3 года3Y
Notwithstanding certain historical, literary, philosophical exceptions, I say emphatically YES! Off all money now! Out of the Pledge. All that '50s stuff.
@M5FS7D3 года3Y
freedom of religion, not freedom from religion
@M32Z833 года3Y
No, the Christian faith is the foundation upon which the United States was built.
@LZ2GQS3 года3Y
Yes, it's meaningless pandering.
@LYF5GB3 года3Y
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.
@LX2CS73 года3Y
Yes, separation of church and state.
@LSX6473 года3Y
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.
@LS3DRL3 года3Y
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.
@LRFRR63 года3Y
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.
@LJVMR63 года3Y
No. The Declaration Independence even references God. Referencing God is not the same thing as the church having political control over the state.
@LFGHCK3 года3Y
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.
@LDHY7X3 года3Y
No. Because God and religion had a significant role in the formation of The United States, I don't think it should be removed.
@L5NSBT3 года3Y
No, leave them as they are but don't continue the practice.
@L4VFQ23 года3Y
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.
@KXYG4V3 года3Y
Yes, it puts Christianity higher than other religons.
@KSYDMZ3 года3Y
The government should have to remove references to God in certain cases, such as the Pledge of Allegiance but it depends on the case
@KSTLR83 года3Y
Yes. Our country was founded by deeply religious people who were wise enough to know that their religious beliefs should not enter the government.
@KSJTYG3 года3Y
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.
@KSHVRG3 года3Y
Yes, religion on government are meant to be separate. Having a government who promotes a religion is unconsitutional
@KB3MM53 года3Y
No, it would be in violation of Federal law
@K9GDK53 года3Y
No because our nation is founded around freedom of religion and saying god does not go against that like people say.
@JNM3YC3 года3Y
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.
@JNHBJV3 года3Y
This symbolic statement is reference to the "Grand Architect" of the Freemasons. Without this group the USA would never have existed
@JLC3BJ3 года3Y
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.
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