CNYScouter 46 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Here's your chance to let the media know where the people stand on our faith in God, as a nation. NBC is taking a poll on "In God We Trust" to stay on our American currency. The choices are: Yes. It's a violation of the principle of separation of church and state. No. The motto has historical and patriotic significance and does nothing to establish a state religion. Poll is still open so you can vote. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10103521/ Link to post Share on other sites
Narraticong 15 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 One of the problems with this type survey is that it limits your answers. How about a third choice? "Who Cares". For those who wish to keep it there, just whose "God" are we talking about? My religious belief tells me there is only one "God". And He may be very different from what you believe. I can't agree with the popular axiom that "God is all the same as long as you believe in something". I belief faith in God is a very personal thing. It is not a National identity. I also believe strongly that as Americans we have the freedom to believe in whatever deity we choose, or none at all. In other words, we have Free Will. As a Christian, I believe that Free Will has some dire consequences, but it is how we were made. In the end, I would probably be more comfortable with that motto being removed from currency. All that matters is that our freedom to worship as we choose, or not at all, is preserved. Since the Constitution (thankfully) prevents us as a Nation from defining "God", I would just as soon leave his name out of anything involving the Government. Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 As A devout Christian, I don't think it should be removed. It does nothing to establish a religion. Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 753 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I agree with Narraticong. Who cares? It was an empty gesture that put it there in the first place. Same thing for "under God" in the pledge. Kind of like having one of those ribbon things on the back of your car. So easy to do, so easy to feel good about it. If it pleases the superficial masses so much the better. Link to post Share on other sites
Trevorum 24 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I use plastic. Link to post Share on other sites
GernBlansten 10 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I like it. But why only have one motto? Lets put on "In-Sha'-Allah" "Have a Nice Day" "Shalom" Collect the whole set! Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Now Gern, there ya go poking fun! Tisk tisk! Didn't we get upset when someone did that on another thread???? How about "Be alert! The country needs more lerts!" Or is that too long? Link to post Share on other sites
Ohio_Scouter 10 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 No. Link to post Share on other sites
DanKroh 11 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Gern, Don't forget "Blessed Be". Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 753 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 One one side, "Make 7" On the other side, "Up Yours" Or maybe just forget the first side and make it, "Up Yours, World" with a smiley face to make it OK. C'mon this is trivial, harmless stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
GernBlansten 10 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Ed, who am I mocking in this thread? I agreed that I liked the motto on the coin. Link to post Share on other sites
Narraticong 15 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 NOW I GET IT!!!!! Our soon to be President is always talking about "CHANGE". He didn't mean things would be different...He meant we'd solve the economic problem with collector coins. Yes, "Get the whole set". Sell coins with religious sayings on the back. Picture of President Obama on the front. Of course, the sayings would prohibit them from being legal tender in California, Massachusetts, New York, and Illinois. What a great idea! Link to post Share on other sites
scoutingagain 20 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Given the current state of the economy and job market, "Be Prepared" might be more appropriate. SA Link to post Share on other sites
CA_Scouter 11 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Wait a minute... I can see where this is going... Atheists will claim to be 'injured' by the phrase, so much so that they will sue and be awarded damages... um, but they would be awarded damages in US currency, with the phrase, so they will sue themselves and then.... oy vey... I'm getting a headache.. Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Maybe they will accept Sea Kittens instead of currency!(This message has been edited by evmori) Link to post Share on other sites
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