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So I ask:
1. What do "In God We Trust" and "God Bless America" mean to you (especially if you aren't Christian).
Well, I am a Christian, but I do not (and will not) push my views on anyone. I also kind of hate hearing these phrases due to it being 'the thing' to say. It's like the "hero" bullshit after 9-11. Sure, we had several heros (ie, the guys who took down the terrorist on the plane), but if you were joe blow asking for a nickel on the corner of TWT, you are a 'hero'. to use a term often demeans it and makes it loose it's effect..
personally, against judgement of friends and peers (besides one sweet blonde friend) I say God bless Iraq. the citizens need help.. bad.
2. Does the presence of God in US rhetoric represent a melding of religion and state?
No. cuz if you arn't Christian (namely Baptist or Catholic) then your god will be beat up by our god is the basic mental power held by my fellow US citizens, especially the "Christians".
it fucking disgusts me and it makes me want to say "they are not my people". but I do follow Christ......
hmm. we need to create me a religious name!
Z, the Christ loving hippy.
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