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Yes. What the heck is it doing there anyway? What on earth is the frikkin' idea? nt Sarah Ibarruri May 2012 #1
It was adopted as the official motto of the US in 1956. TheWraith May 2012 #30
It's always the psycho-fundies. nt Sarah Ibarruri May 2012 #37
THIS OP GAVE ME A GREAT IDEA Snotcicles May 2012 #47
We could charge a higher rate depending on positioning. Like prime real estate. nt Snotcicles May 2012 #48
Our dilemma would be solved because we would need the space for more profitable ventures. nt Snotcicles May 2012 #49
That's a great idea! If some can sell God on the dollar bill, why not others? nt Sarah Ibarruri May 2012 #60
Banknotes won't necessarily get bigger. mwooldri May 2012 #80
You should boycott all US currency Nuclear Unicorn May 2012 #116
Why is not liking the promoting of God on currency such a preposterous thing? nt Sarah Ibarruri May 2012 #118
I could care less and I am an atheist. RebelOne May 2012 #2
Of course you mean "You couldn't care less"! Logical May 2012 #3
If he is not caring less enough, then it's obvious that he could care less! n/t Larry Ogg May 2012 #54
True!! Logical May 2012 #59
Atheist here as well. Not a hill I care to die on. alphafemale May 2012 #50
My debit card takes the place of all those dollar bills. n/t RebelOne May 2012 #106
Yes but there are far more important things to worry about, plus it would be a huge distraction.. Fumesucker May 2012 #4
Why? Happydayz May 2012 #5
Because it excludes those who don't trust God? Fumesucker May 2012 #9
Does it? I'm an atheist, and my money spends just the same. JoePhilly May 2012 #29
I always find it instructive to turn things around the other way.. Fumesucker May 2012 #38
Again, there are plenty of more important issues to deal with. JoePhilly May 2012 #51
That was conceded in the opening post. Marr May 2012 #53
A piece of "Americana" since 1954 HarveyDarkey May 2012 #12
"In God We Trust" was first used on paper money in 1955 Art_from_Ark May 2012 #26
Interesting, similar timing to when "under God" was added to the pledge treestar May 2012 #33
I believe fear of godless Commies was the impetus for the 1950s actions Art_from_Ark May 2012 #45
No - it bothers me. Plucketeer May 2012 #14
"Didn't the pilgrims come here JUST TO ESCAPE Union Scribe May 2012 #39
Replace it with "E Pluribus Unum" . . .n/t annabanana May 2012 #6
Yes! n/t fredamae May 2012 #13
If it was good enough for the Founding Fathers Mariana May 2012 #19
Yes no_hypocrisy May 2012 #7
Yes, yortsed snacilbuper May 2012 #8
Yes. stevedeshazer May 2012 #10
We probably should, but it's not going to happen. MineralMan May 2012 #11
I apologize JonLP24 May 2012 #17
The subject comes up from time to time, and gets discussed. MineralMan May 2012 #20
I missed those discussions JonLP24 May 2012 #25
No. Shrek May 2012 #15
They've managed to replace quite a bit of currency over the years. n/t cynatnite May 2012 #65
Huh? Newly minted paper and coin are placed into circulation daily. cleanhippie May 2012 #85
Yes, what you have described is practical Shrek May 2012 #102
I should have been more specific JonLP24 May 2012 #103
Paper currency has a limited shelf life... Humanist_Activist May 2012 #90
Yes DJ13 May 2012 #16
no ibegurpard May 2012 #18
Yes. I'm atheist, but... liberalmuse May 2012 #21
I would prefer to remove it, but I'm not going to work to do so RainDog May 2012 #22
Leave it. TheCowsCameHome May 2012 #23
Money IS America's God. And, it's the deity we fight wars for. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2012 #24
Yep. And, in that light, I find it higly amusing. GoCubsGo May 2012 #57
I'd ditch it. jp11 May 2012 #27
God, yes! JFN1 May 2012 #28
I always thought it was stupid Gore1FL May 2012 #31
Does any other country have that? treestar May 2012 #32
To MONEYTHEISTS DearAbby May 2012 #34
we had to prove to the godless commies that god was on our side madrchsod May 2012 #35
Not quite yet -- Wait until gold goes past $100,000 per ounce FarCenter May 2012 #36
I respect your opinion on the subject, but why the insults though? Happydayz May 2012 #40
Welcome to DU! Fumesucker May 2012 #63
Hello, Fumesucker and thanks for the welcome!! Happydayz May 2012 #73
My daughter's best friend through middle and high school was a Mormon.. Fumesucker May 2012 #76
Agnostics who believe in a higher power? cynatnite May 2012 #66
I've know many self-proclaimed agnostics Happydayz May 2012 #72
They're not agnostics then... cynatnite May 2012 #84
Wow, I must have unintentionally hit a nerve Happydayz May 2012 #99
You seem to think that I'm crying or angry or something despite how funny you have been... cynatnite May 2012 #101
Nope, I have no problems with atheist Happydayz May 2012 #113
LOL - extremist atheist JonLP24 May 2012 #104
No Atheist Philanthropists? Heddi May 2012 #108
WHAT insults at Christianity were you responding to? Cite them. dmallind May 2012 #111
WHICH "White Nationalists" are part of the "huge" atheist wing? Name them. dmallind May 2012 #112
Comparing one's religion (a choice) to race, gender, sexual orientation is not only erroneous --> daaron May 2012 #114
Are you fucking kidding me? cleanhippie May 2012 #86
The Peace Corps. bahrbearian May 2012 #109
At least three of the top 5 philanthropists are non-believers dmallind May 2012 #87
Try this one Warpy May 2012 #92
Since atheists are not really a formal group, Curmudgeoness May 2012 #94
I'm sorry but the preferred adjective to describe atheists who speak up is "rabid" not "militant".. Fumesucker May 2012 #96
They seem to have run away skepticscott May 2012 #105
I really don't think you have any idea mr blur May 2012 #97
To answer one of your very dishonest questions Heddi May 2012 #107
Thank you... awoke_in_2003 May 2012 #110
"Obviously as a Christian" Mariana May 2012 #95
I think you've got the rules a little wrong . . . MrModerate May 2012 #117
Yes KansDem May 2012 #41
I think we should let America's premier psychedelic artists do a complete full color redesign. Warren DeMontague May 2012 #42
Yes, but the religious nuts would get crazier. sarcasmo May 2012 #43
Considering the visceral reaction from a lot of people - I don't think it is worth spending the Douglas Carpenter May 2012 #44
No. It's not religion, it's tradition. nt Honeycombe8 May 2012 #46
It's the only thing left since it's no longer backed by gold or silver. hobbit709 May 2012 #52
I don't care... 99Forever May 2012 #55
Yes. Listen to your own damn book: "Ye cannot serve God and mammon." nt Romulox May 2012 #56
Thank you. GoCubsGo May 2012 #58
Given that the other stuff is fixed, hell yes, get rid of it. n/t Egalitarian Thug May 2012 #61
As an aethist - no. hack89 May 2012 #62
Yes RedCappedBandit May 2012 #64
Absolutely yes. It has no business being there... cynatnite May 2012 #67
No, We should use the whole motto. Wolf Frankula May 2012 #68
It wasn't on coins until 1864. roamer65 May 2012 #69
I don't really care either way. ScreamingMeemie May 2012 #70
As someone firmly in the agnostic column... TroglodyteScholar May 2012 #71
Just updated to ====In God We Trust, Incorporated dinopipie May 2012 #74
removing it would create plenty of problems 0rganism May 2012 #75
We could cross out "God" and write in "Elvis" or whoever/whatever floats your boat. nt raccoon May 2012 #77
As a matter of faith, I would remove it quaker bill May 2012 #78
I don't believe in a God so how can I trust in that madokie May 2012 #79
I don't know any other country that has "God" on their money. mwooldri May 2012 #81
Yes it should be removed, but it won't happen. MNBrewer May 2012 #82
Yes! Government needs to stay out of the religion business! backscatter712 May 2012 #83
In God We Trust KamaAina May 2012 #88
Beat me to it. ManiacJoe May 2012 #119
Yes. Arugula Latte May 2012 #89
Yes, it's a relic of the cold war nadinbrzezinski May 2012 #91
I'm a Christian Jamaal510 May 2012 #93
It's more a symptom than a problem, but of course it doesn't belong there. (nt) DirkGently May 2012 #98
Remove it. Quantess May 2012 #100
Replace it with "HAULIN' ASS, GETTING PAID" datasuspect May 2012 #115
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