tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294580011480550687.post3530298743684357835..comments2023-10-08T06:21:52.923-07:00Comments on Amy Deardon: In God We Trust?Amy Deardonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01360116339457651031noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294580011480550687.post-88004146327371977432009-03-23T13:26:00.000-07:002009-03-23T13:26:00.000-07:00I'd have to disagree with the majority of the pepl...I'd have to disagree with the majority of the peple posting here as many of ancient people put trust in there god(s). Did Zeus or Thor manage to protect their believers. It is in the people you must put trust and not God. The motto should be changed to "In us we trust"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294580011480550687.post-87593167486257668752009-03-17T12:42:00.000-07:002009-03-17T12:42:00.000-07:00Jessica, you're right for the monotheists. However...Jessica, you're right for the monotheists. However, I'm also thinking of so many people I know who consciously or unconsciously believe in a personal power -- whether Oprah or *word of faith* in Christian churches -- that push God aside. I agree with you, Anne, Lynn, Andra, and Sarah that I'd prefer to acknowledge God on our money even if others don't, but it does then open the ability to diversely identify God. To a Wiccan, a Wiccan prayer is no less appropriate than a Christian prayer to say before an event.Amy Deardonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360116339457651031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294580011480550687.post-36336211023560410152009-03-17T12:10:00.000-07:002009-03-17T12:10:00.000-07:00Andra, I have to say, no. Those religious groups ...Andra, I have to say, no. Those religious groups you mentioned don't believe in or worship the same God. I like to think, though, that we can unite under the idea that moral authority does not come from man or the state, but from a higher power. And that we are all equal under that power. (Hmm, I do see some Christian influence there...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294580011480550687.post-89674248418824908802009-03-17T11:46:00.000-07:002009-03-17T11:46:00.000-07:00While it would certainly be better to say "In God ...While it would certainly be better to say "In God We Trust" because we are a nation characterized by faith, it would be a mistake to take the phrase off the money simply because it isn't as true as it once was. For example, although children don't always understand or feel remorse, it's still appropriate to teach them to say, "I'm sorry."<BR/><BR/>We still need to say, "In God We Trust." It is an important affirmation of why and how our nation was established.<BR/><BR/>If it's okay with you Amy, can I put in the links to a couple of posts I did in this vein?<BR/><A HREF="http://building-his-body.blogspot.com/2008/08/in-god-we-boast.html" REL="nofollow">In God We Boast</A><BR/> and <A HREF="http://building-his-body.blogspot.com/2009/03/friday-freelance-foundations-part-i.html" REL="nofollow">Foundations Part I</A>Anne Lang Bundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294580011480550687.post-1534538393740405792009-03-17T09:16:00.000-07:002009-03-17T09:16:00.000-07:00I'm glad the poll is running toward keeping it. Y...I'm glad the poll is running toward keeping it. <BR/><BR/>You're right, I think our country trusts in God, but there such variations as to Christianity itself. <BR/><BR/>There is only one truth, and that is Jesus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294580011480550687.post-32325345300811438862009-03-17T06:38:00.000-07:002009-03-17T06:38:00.000-07:00Interesting question. I would have to ask everyone...Interesting question. <BR/><BR/>I would have to ask everyone: Do you think Buddhists, Muslims, Jews and Christians (to name but a few) believe in the same God? <BR/><BR/>If not, then how can we all unite under him?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294580011480550687.post-60733412410286938832009-03-17T05:30:00.000-07:002009-03-17T05:30:00.000-07:00I personally want to keep the motto on the money. ...I personally want to keep the motto on the money. And like you, it's because of my personal trust in God. But at the same time, I also kind of wonder what's the point of keeping "In God We Trust" on the currency of our nation, when the majority of our nation obviously isn't trusting in Him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com