I feel as if we should leave it alone. I agree with mostly every one else...It has been there for so long we shouldn't need to change it. Leave it the way it is. Great Job
DISCLAIMER
This blog is an assignment for CMP 272 Winter 2009 to allow students an opportunity to present a valid argument, generate feedback(pro and con), post responses, and practice moderating skills in a technological environment.
IN GOD WE TRUST
In God We Trust. Four very small words yet contain so much power and meaning. These words are a daily part of our lives and most of us just overlook the words and their significance. Very few of us, including me until I researched this, know where and how these words came to be.
In 1814 these words were written by Francis Scott Key as a variation of the original Star Spangled Banner. In the last stanza Key writes a variation of the phrase: “And this be our motto: In God is our trust. And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Francis Scott Key was a young district attorney in Washington D.C. when the British Army invaded Washington and Baltimore. During this time is when the American flag was first made and hung proudly.
While the British attacked Baltimore in the night, Key began writing a poem, but it wasn’t until morning that Key saw the flag still waving, and that’s how the national anthem came to be.
Nevertheless, it wasn’t until 1864 that those very words, In God We Trust, were adopted into our Nation and our currency.I can’t help but wonder if any one even knows that IN GOD WE TRUST is our country’s motto or where these words can be seen every single day. Most of us take these small powerful words crumple them up and shove them in our pockets.
Whatever GOD you trust or even believe, doesn’t matter. What is important is that we all acknowledge our Nation and Freedom was built on the belief that there really is a “HIGHER POWER”.
I believe and I trust in my GOD and the Freedom that we have accustomed ourselves to, thank in part by our country’s founder and soldiers.
In 1814 these words were written by Francis Scott Key as a variation of the original Star Spangled Banner. In the last stanza Key writes a variation of the phrase: “And this be our motto: In God is our trust. And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Francis Scott Key was a young district attorney in Washington D.C. when the British Army invaded Washington and Baltimore. During this time is when the American flag was first made and hung proudly.
While the British attacked Baltimore in the night, Key began writing a poem, but it wasn’t until morning that Key saw the flag still waving, and that’s how the national anthem came to be.
Nevertheless, it wasn’t until 1864 that those very words, In God We Trust, were adopted into our Nation and our currency.I can’t help but wonder if any one even knows that IN GOD WE TRUST is our country’s motto or where these words can be seen every single day. Most of us take these small powerful words crumple them up and shove them in our pockets.
Whatever GOD you trust or even believe, doesn’t matter. What is important is that we all acknowledge our Nation and Freedom was built on the belief that there really is a “HIGHER POWER”.
I believe and I trust in my GOD and the Freedom that we have accustomed ourselves to, thank in part by our country’s founder and soldiers.
Not all of the founders came to America seeking freedom of religion. Many came here seeking a place where they could worship freely in their own way. They were looking for a place where they could practice their religion free from prosecution!
The following links are a great source of information.
Thank You!!
Thank you to everyone for your nice responses. Tammy and I worked very hard and are greatful for the personal opinions shared on our blog.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
God is IT
We as people need to just back up and look were we came from and stop over thinking thing.. ps Very good
Posted by Lamar22 at 10:54 AM 0 comments
Friday, March 20, 2009
I do not agree or disagree with this issue! I know that sounds kind of heartless, but at the same time I think that this government has a lot more to deal with than just 4 little words. I mean once the country is free of hunger, civil rights battles are all satisfied, and we are not in a repression (almost a depression), and we are not at war and have our soldiers where they don't need to be then we can worry about "In God We Trust" until then leave things the way they are and people need to quit finding every little reason to complain or start a riot (figuratively and literally)!!!!!! Awesome job with the blog way to to Tammy and Andrea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Stefani at 9:36 AM 0 comments
Thursday, March 19, 2009
I think that America has more pressing issues
Andrea and Tammy, The blog looks great!
The word "In God We Trust" have been on the money since the beginning of time and should remain there because we have far more important things to change in this country other than that.
Posted by Monica at 12:17 PM 0 comments
YEP
Great job Andrea. Things should be left as is. If people want to come to our country and live here they should respect our nation's founding. We should not have to change to suit others.
Posted by Dorothy at 12:13 PM 0 comments
Keep In God We Trust!
The lord said, "deny me on earth and i will deny you in heaven." Good Job!
Posted by Leslie Pertz at 12:08 PM 0 comments
I think we should just leave it alone...
I think that it doesn't matter if we keep the message on the coin, people just act like babies, they need to suck it up, because this is a Christian based society.... but great job
Posted by Anonymous at 12:06 PM 0 comments
Awesome Blog I Love It! You guys made such a great point you need to take your blog and go to Washington.
Posted by Keysa at 12:03 PM 0 comments
I totally agree I sometimes wonder what is world is coming to.
Posted by stacy at 11:49 AM 0 comments
Wonderful Point and Job
I totally agree, and think you both did (as usual ) did a great job and looks GREAT!!!! Our God in a awesome God
Posted by PIG PEN at 11:46 AM 0 comments
I agree.
I agree with you totally. I feel that the words "In God We Trust" not be viewed as offensive, because like you stated, it doesn't state a certain god or religious sect.
Posted by heather at 10:46 AM 0 comments
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