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New York Judge Dismisses Suit Against 'In God We Trust' on Money
The Christian Post ^ | September 12, 2013 | Michael Gryboski

Posted on 09/13/2013 8:52:27 AM PDT by Center2Right

A United States District Court Judge has dismissed a suit brought by an atheist organization against the motto "In God We Trust" being on the national currency.

Judge Harold Baer Jr. of the Southern District of New York ruled Monday that a suit brought by the Freedom From Religion Foundation and others should be dismissed.

"The Supreme Court has repeatedly assumed the motto's secular purpose and effect, and all circuit courts that have considered this issue-namely the Ninth, Fifth, Tenth, and D.C. Circuit- have found no constitutional violation in the motto's inclusion on currency," wrote Baer.

Read full story @ http://www.christianpost.com/news/new-york-judge-dismisses-suit-against-in-god-we-trust-on-money-104424/

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: atheism; court; god; lawsuit

1 posted on 09/13/2013 8:52:27 AM PDT by Center2Right
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To: Center2Right

Freedom From Religion Foundation = Evil and stupid.
No other way to dissect them.


2 posted on 09/13/2013 9:09:01 AM PDT by No_More_Harkin
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To: Center2Right

I will gladly take all of the money that atheists refuse to use.


3 posted on 09/13/2013 9:11:41 AM PDT by Venturer ( cowardice posturing as tolerance =political correctness)
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To: Venturer

As would I. Papa needs masters degree tuition!


4 posted on 09/20/2013 8:48:48 AM PDT by Center2Right
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