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To: MissMillie
Quit using U.S. Money, since it also says "In God We Trust."

I'd just like to suggest that you strongly consider moving to a country where God is banned - China would be good for a start.

48 posted on 07/15/2002 2:08:54 PM PDT by zerosix
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To: zerosix
"Quit using U.S. Money, since it also says 'In God We Trust.'"

Yes, but that was added almost 100 years(!) after the Constitution was written. So, "In God We Trust" was certainly not around at the founding of these United States.

http://www.religioustolerance.org/nat_mott.htm

"In 1863, Chase asked the Director of the Mint, James Pollock to prepare suitable wording for a motto to be used on Union coins used during the Civil War. Pollock suggested "Our Trust Is In God," "Our God And Our Country," "God And Our Country," and "God Our Trust." Chase decided to have "In God We Trust" used on some of the coins. The phrase was a subtle reminder that the Union was on the side of God regarding slavery."

And don't get me started on the Union! ;-)

Mark Bahner (Durham, NC)
53 posted on 07/15/2002 3:24:12 PM PDT by Mark Bahner
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To: zerosix
"I'd just like to suggest that you strongly consider moving to a country where God is banned - China would be good for a start."

I take it you are a member of the Christian Taliban. Those christians that wish to include their religion in all parts of public life and to hell with the rights of any that don't agree with them.
61 posted on 07/15/2002 9:15:43 PM PDT by BartMar
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