http://www.christianpost.com/article/20071002/29535_%27In_God_We_Trust%27_Marks_50th_Anniversary_Amid_Controversy.htmIt is interesting to learn that the phrase "In God We Trust" was commissioned during the Civil War and appeared on coins during the Cold War when the threat of communism was at its peak. It makes sense that at times at these our nation might want to "strengthen" its people, but it does go against the 1st Amendment- the argument that our nation was founded under Christianity used to be what I turned to when wondering why the phrase existed, but if it didn't appear until the mid 1800's then I guess I do understand why people might make a big deal about it. I personally am not offended by this phrase, but I can see why it would offend some people, and if I ever had the opportunity to vote on whether or not to keep the phrase as our motto and keep it on our currency then I suppose I would vote against it. Until then, however, I do not really care, and if people do not like it, maybe they should move, because I do not see it changing anytime soon- if ever.
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