The words "In God We Trust" are found on all of the U.S currency. The idea of having other peoples imaginary friends on our money may sound like a good idea to some. But what about the people that don't believe in it? It seems to me that people that don't "trust" in "God" are not relevant in this country.
When the topic of removing the slogan comes up, the opposition almost always says things like "why do you have to impose your atheist beliefs on us?" or something like that. What if instead of "God" it said "In Allah We Trust"? Imagine how much anger that would stir up. Or better yet imagine if it said "In Darwin We Trust"? There is really no difference between any of these slogans, all of them are offensive to the people that don't agree with them. It seems to me that Christians in this country tend to be self centered, especially when it comes to this issue or ones like it. They are unable to empathize with other people.
I am optimistic about it being taken off eventually. I feel it is only a matter of time. But I think when the time comes we will get to see just how childish the religious right is in this country.
I am optimistic about it being taken off eventually. I feel it is only a matter of time. But I think when the time comes we will get to see just how childish the religious right is in this country.
as the late george carlin said " I choose to pray to the sun it has to be real, you can see it, feel it, and if it was to go away you would dam sure know it"
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