why does it say " in God we trust" on money when the govt doesnt allow religion and govt to mix?
375772
That's not what the First Amendment says.  The First Amendment keeps the government out of religion's business, not the other way around
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As one of my finance professors so clearly stated it... "In God We Trust".  It is on every piece of paper and coin in the US.  There is no backing or "gold standard" of the almighty dollar anymore.  It is really just a highly accepted form of trade for a common tool for bartering.
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Governments reprsent a congregation of power. Power attracts money. Whenever too much power and money gets concentrated in one place, bad things are bound to happen.\n\nOur founders were looking to prevent that by explicitly enumerating the powers of the federal government. All other powers not mentioned in the Constitution and the ammendments that followed were to be in th hands of the states and the people.\n\nWe've been folling away from that doctrine for some time, moreso over the last 6 years. In the current age of executive signing statements, domestic survellince, warrantless arrests and detentions, etc. one would be hard pressed to trust the government.\n\nThe founders of this country didn't trust their own government they created. Why should we trust ours?\n\n~X~
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Some atheists feel that references to God go against the freedom of religion expressed in the bill of rights.  Like all religions atheism seems to want to impose their views on others.  I don't really care unless people are made to say that part of the pledge when they don't believe it.
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Because society accepts it for payment of obligations.  Government endorsement helps, but is not sufficient.  In countries with weak currencies, alternate currencies form or other currencies are substituted.  In the US, over the last several years, organizations primarily in the West, have been printing silver depository receipts and they have been circulating them as tender for payment of goods and services.  They have had substantial support considering that there is no government or banking guarantee of the funds.  It is a warning sign of the failure of the "full faith and credit," to be accepted by Americans.
1027498
Religion and government are two different things. Officials should be, and are, elected based on how well they serve the state or national government. Not because of religion.
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Am I going senile or did someone just rewrite the constitution and the slogan "In God we trust". The U.S. ( and Canada) are recognized as being primarily christian countries. That means the majority of the population is christian. The constitutions allow that everyone may practice their own religion within the country. that means EVERYONE - including the store owners. The customer has the freedom to shop elsewhere. I have been a business owner and if I were still in retail in a Mall I think I would be very tempted to put out a signpost each day right by the door or painted on the window stating "We celebrate Christmas here!" If customers are offended by it, they don't have to come in. Sheesh, things are getting weirder and weirder! I know loads of Jewish storekeepers who have a Menorah in their window and wear a Star of David around their neck. I shop there. We greet each other warmly. We respect each other. They have things I want to buy and they want to sell. That's it. By your store owners playing Christmas music, they make it clear that they recognize that, for the majority of their customers, it is the Christmas season and they wish to get us in the buying mood. They are not bashing people over the head and saying "Convert, convert!" If a Muslim or Jew or atheist comes in to buy something, the only important thing should be that it is priced right, is good value, and they get the correct change. How much nicer the world would be if a person like that extremist would come in, smile and say "I don't celebrate Christmas but this is such as nice season for you." . You would have treated her even better than usual and might have even opened a dialogue about HER traditions. That's what makes a peaceful co-existence and understanding - not shrieking and threatening. Keep on keeping your cool, you're obviously much more mature and your boss should appreciate your patience!
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One cannot serve God and Mammon, that is, harbor the love of making money or valuable possessions to dominate your heart.  Else you will be faithful to one and despise the other or love one and hate the other. The reason for this is that our faith and trust suppose to be on God not on the money that He provides us with. God suppose to be our security and happiness, not the pleasure of spending it on oneself. God is the one who guarantees our future, not the dollar bill. The accumulation of wealth will so dominate your mind that God's glory  will no longer be first.  Jesus said, Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added unto you. In other words, get your priorities straight and put God first.
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1) <Know it all> The Quote "In God We Trust" IS actually a metaphor for our currency, if means that we don't really get paid in anything worth of value except a paper with a scripple, basically an I.O.U, and it says that because as long as the Americans beleive in currency there will not be any problems with the economy- Completely irrelevant to this situation though\n\n I think America will fall eventually, and it can't be surely predicted because many things could be a factor to this. There is no true answer except opinions. Yes I do beleive America will eventually fall or at the least will crumble down to a smaller country but i doubt anytime soon. And the reason that America seems to reject God or God-like figures is because many people find it offensive to mix Religion with Government. And i suppose they have a point seeing as many people came to America to be freed from strict laws and religious beleifs in other countries. You must understand that America is a very diverse place and I really do hope that America does not fall because it , aside from any corruption and greed, is one of the greatest and most free countries, NO i'm not being patriotic, but you must understand that many rights are available here than in other countries, and even though America might seem evil and vile to many people, i'd rather live in a democratic fucked up countr rather than a communist one where our freedom is limited.....so yeah good question
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Hmmm, I think they all do.  I could be wrong, but as far as I have ever seen, all the religion organizations are tax exempt.  This is because the government cannot be paid by a religion, a church, or whatever, because it would be a conflict of interest and a mixing of church and state.
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Actually, some jurisdictions understand this very conumdrum and do not require that you swear on the bible. They will hold up another book, a book of the law and justice, to sit in its place.\n\nBy saying "so help me God," the State or federal court is not saying you must believe in God. The Establishment Clause of the Constitution acts as a wall between church and State. It states that the government shall not cater to one religion only with funds or assistance. It keeps the government from becoming entangled with any religion. Therefore, by saying "so help me God," this is simply a time-honored statement made in antiquity by the courts. Many people are unsure of why "oyez oyez" (actually means "hear ye hear ye!") must be shouted out when a court comes to session. Simply, you shouldn't look too much into it. The government knows its distance with religion.
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Actually, your assumption is wrong. Most of the people of the world believe in some kind of supreme being or an afterlife.\n\nAs far as politics goes, I have this to say: Our elected representatives and 'leaders' don't seem to represent ALL of their people. In the case of Geo. W. Bush, he brings a more radical Christian perspective with him to office. That dictates his stand on the war, gay marriage, etc. He is not fulfilling his duty by representing the whole of the United States. He, like many of his kind, use a "majority rules" attitude, thereby inflicting his ideals on those who do not share his beliefs.\n\nEver heard of "separation of church and state"? Do you know what that means and what that implies? In our above example, it means that the President, elected members of Congress and the Senate should not be bringing their own, personal religious agendas to the table. They should be working for the common good of ALL our country's people. \n\nLikewise, prayer does not belong in public schools. Note I said PUBLIC schools because they are funded by the government and not, say, the Catholic Church. Private schools are allowed to have prayer because they are entities unto themselves and are not funded by the public trust.\n\nAs for "In God We Trust": You should probably understand that our "Founding Fathers" were highly religious people. Puritans to be exact. As such, they founded the United States as the direct result of their persecution in England. It is archane (at best) to say, "In God We Trust" because not everyone believes in God. They may believe in Allah, Buddha, Earth Mother, or may not believe in a god at all. That doesn't make them wrong. It just makes them different.\n\nMany people (not all) believe the "God" should be removed from our currency, from the Pledge of Allegance because "God" is not something that all peoples of the United States believe in. Constitutional ammendments allow us our freedom of religion (and thereby LACK of religion), so why make everyone else do when they do not want to do. That's like saying that everyone should eat peanuts -even if they don't like them, or - more deadly - if they're allergic.\n\nAs for times changing, you're right. Times are changing. It always has and it always will. Hemlines, dancing, music, attitudes towards the human body - all of it. It's called progress. We've moved on from witchhunts and spirits into understanding multiple personalities, seizures, and other conditions we once thought to be the work of the devil.\n\nDon't fear change. Try to embrace it. Or at least try to understand it. You don't even have to like it. While it may not be best for you, it doesn't mean that it's wrong for everyone. Whether that mean believing in a god, our differing political views, or our belief in UFOs.\n\nI hope you try to adjust peacefully.\n\nBest of luck.
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I don't understand how this country (US) could be founded on religion when the 1st amendment guarantees the separation of church and state. Politicians who seek votes by professing their religion don't look like idiots to me. To me they come across as being anti-American.
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I say get religion out of ALL government paid positions.\nNo Priest opening sessions of congress\nNo Clergy in the military ranks\nA secular country that has in it's constitution a ban on state sponsored religion should spend NO taxpayer money on religious personnel.\nReligion in a secular country should play no part in politics. Though out history there have been innumerable gods/goddesses and deities of every flavor, who's to say what one is correct. Even if you take the modern religions which way is the proper way to worship your chosen deity, the countless sects of christianity that follow jesus instead of god or, the multiple forms of judaism in following the word of god, or the various teaching of muhammad in the following of allah. Religion has no business in politics, society can do a fine job of directing the morals of itself and the policies and politics of itself.
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Politics and Religion should always be kept apart for several reasons.\nGovernment for the most part is elected by the people,\nA religion can and has been invented or created by one person.\n\nLaws made by Government are decided by discussion and \na majority vote,\nLaws made by religion merely depend on the interpretation of a certain passage or story within the writings that are used as a basis for nearly all faiths\n\nHistory itself shows that  governments under religious influence\nare more likely to make war on countries that have a different\nreligion or a offshoot of their own religion that does that will not comply with the state religion.\n\nAn individuals belief is just that, INDIVIDUAL and should not, and must not be forced on any one person or group of people.\nNor should any country dictate to it's own people or the people of another country on how,where or to whom they pray.
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Well if that bothers you then just read the prohpesies told by Kenneth Coplaland Ministries and Creflo Dollar mIniatries. Also If you want to change it you can if what you are saying is true. Look I believe in God and he has promised some go things for the future of this country. God can turn anything around if his faithful people ask him too and do what is right.
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Within reason they should be able to follow the "laws" of their religion. less so, things which may just be custom. Certainly, a limit needs to be placed on anything which would place an undue tax burden on the taxpayer or create an unsafe situation. In the cases , where money is the issue, a religious charity organization could be appealed to.