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Originally Posted by aceventura3
I think you hit on the root of the problem. This country has never separated itself from God, while some equate God with a particular church or religion the concept is a part of our history. The concept of God has been littered throughout our national history and generally in a manner not specific to a particular religion. At some point I think the Supreme court may rule on the issue of if the term God used in any official government manner is the same as respecting the establishment of a religion, personally I don't think it does. I see it as a slogan. As I understand it the slogan references the Union cause in the Civil War - indicating the side God was on. Given our history, striking the word "God" is going to be a problem. Atheist have a right to be concerned, but so do former Confederates who believed in God, as well as people who may be offended by other phrases and symbols on our currency.
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It's not just any slogan or symbol, though. I can't see someone making the argument that the pyramid on our currency is religious. It's secular in it's symbolism. This is specifically about religion.
I always assumed our motto was E Pluribus Unum ("from many, one"), which I think is fucking awesome. And it makes perfect sense, as it refers to the many states being one nation.
"In God We Trust", like "under God" in the pledge, was propaganda meant to illicit sympathy from the religious in a time of war. That's not fucking awesome. It's kinda sad, actually.