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Originally Posted by aceventura3
If it is more than a slogan, isn't it a bit ironic that God is referenced in such a secular manner as appearing on money? When they did this was the religion being respected that of capitalism? Most conventional monotheistic religions would not honor God by using the most secular vehicle available, money.
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It was never about honoring god, it was about winning the hearts and minds of the religious. Just as "under God" in the pledge was anti-Communist propaganda, "In God We Trust" was propaganda. The people who support it being on the bills are likely ignorant of history. Or are a Jr. Senator from Wisconsin ...
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Originally Posted by aceventura3
If it is more than a slogan, what impact doe it have?
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The impact has been stated many times: it's a blatant attempt at presenting our government as Christian.
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Originally Posted by aceventura3
In my view those are just word on a piece of paper.
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So is the Bible, from my perspective, but that doesn't mean it doesn't carry weight with other people.