House to Vote on 'In God We Trust' Resolution

[Captain Hammer 113]

The US House of Representatives will have a chance to vote on a resolution to affirm the phrase "In God We Trust" as the nation’s official motto after it was approved by the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R-VA), the founder and chairman of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, sponsored the legislation. It would encourage the public display of the motto in all public buildings, public schools and government institutions

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Critics of the resolution said it violated the establishment clause of the Constitution, which states that "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion."

"The phrase ‘In God We Trust’ does not apply to the more than 16 percent of Americans who identify themselves as atheist, agnostic, nonreligious, or unaffiliated, and it does not apply to religious Americans who do not have Judeo-Christian beliefs," said Sean Faircloth, executive director of the Secular Coalition for America. "Branding our secular country with a religious motto only creates division among its citizens and erodes the wall of separation between church and state."

ETA: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/03/20/house-to-vote-on-in-god-we-trust-resolution/

Edited March 23, 2011 by Captain Hammer

[mawilson 2,133]

Definitely the most important problem this country is facing right now.

Maybe they should change it to "God Help Us".

[Matt and Evieve 1]

I support this.

[Captain Hammer 113]

Yeah, because religious-based governments have been working out so well for the world.

[^_^ 5,021]

The biggest problem facing our country - indeed, our planet - is the threat from secularism and the death of faith.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Yup. Priorities are definitely in order!

Edited March 23, 2011 by Paul and Vanessa

[BishopM 114]

I'm a religious guy and I obviously trust in God...but...I don't think we need this on all federal buildings....

[mawilson 2,133]

I'm a religious guy and I obviously trust in God

What makes you think you can trust him?

[Peikko 1,575]

It's a faith thing. However, this is a bad idea. People are already a bit confused about this secular government thing in the US as it is, without adding more fuel to their nutty fires.

[BishopM 114]

What makes you think you can trust him?

...long story but just for kicks we'll just say its a hunch

Blessings - B

[james&olya 1,121]

The biggest problem facing our country - indeed, our planet - is the threat from secularism and the death of faith.

Absolute opposite!!!!! Pure BS!

[Dan and Judy 614]

Could we change it to "83% of us trust in God" ?

[Peikko 1,575]

Could we change it to "83% of us trust in God" ?

A secular government should not endorse religion of any kind in any way. Trusting in god is an individual decision in the USA and should not be officially sanctioned, even superficially.

[Captain Hammer 113]

A secular government should not endorse religion of any kind in any way. Trusting in god is an individual decision in the USA and should not be officially sanctioned, even superficially.

[Dan and Judy 614]

A secular government should not endorse religion of any kind in any way. Trusting in god is an individual decision in the USA and should not be officially sanctioned, even superficially.

How about "We Trust Obama"?