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.
28% Yes |
72% No |
21% Yes |
63% No |
5% Yes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
7% No, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
1% Yes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God |
3% No, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
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@93GDF232yrs2Y
No but tax religous temples
@9C377CN12mos12MO
No but tax religious temples
@4PSDH2X4yrs4Y
Our rights are God-given. George Washington would have considered such a proposal to be very destructive: "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens...."
@9CB5RHC11mos11MO
No, but a dharmic religious perspective should become an important aspect of our country's history.
@4PYRMNQ4yrs4Y
If you're going to nit pick division of church and state then say out of the bible when denying gays the right to marriage; women the right to an abortion or birth control - you can't pick and choose.
@5CTPHXM4yrs4Y
Yes, religion is the root of all evil. It is a vessel for power and control.
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