“In God We Trust” will Remain on US Currency Posted on September 13, 2013 by Reasons for Hope ingodwetrustby Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope A law suit to remove “In God We Trust” from US currency has been dismissed by a US District Court judge. Michael Newdow, a well-known atheist, filed suit in March of this year claiming that the motto “In God We Trust” is a form of proselytizing that violates the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution. The suit was brought by the Freedom From Religion Foundation and on Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Harold Baer, Jr. (a Clinton nominee) ruled against the arguments of the plaintiffs and Newdow, and made these comments: “The Supreme Court has repeatedly assumed the motto’s secular purpose and effect, and all circuit courts that have considered this issue-namely the Ninth, Fifth, Tenth, and D.C. Circuit- have found no constitutional violation in the motto’s inclusion on currency. “[The plaintiffs] may be inconvenienced or offended by the appearance of the motto on currency, these burdens are a far cry from the coercion, penalty, or denial of benefits required under the ‘substantial burden’ standard [in case law].” “In God We Trust” has appeared on U.S. coins since 1864 and and on paper currency since 1957. It is thought that the motto originated with the Star Spangled Banner, which was written during the War of 1812. It is found in the fourth verse of the song: “And this be our motto: “In God is our trust.’” (for those only familiar with the first verse, entire song lyrics can be read below) In 1956, Congress passed a resolution making “In God We Trust” the national motto. The resolution was upheld by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2011 by a 396-9 vote. We should be thankful that “In God We Trust” will remain on our currency. Last week we shared about another lawsuit — one brought in Massachusetts to remove “Under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance. Be in prayer that US lawmakers will rule against that suit and our children will grow up reciting, “One Nation, Under God.” - See more at: rforh/uncategorized/in-god-we-trust-will-remain-on-us-currency/#sthash.8NfiXInQ.dpuf
Posted on: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 02:03:39 +0000
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