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From: david@terak.UUCP (David Jayakaran)
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Subject: In God We Trust?
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Date: Fri, 8-Mar-85 11:42:04 EST
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Ever noticed the "In God We Trust" in bold letters on the other side of
every currency bill that comes from the treasury?  I think it is ridiculous
that in this day and age we have such a motto.  I propose removing that
statement from all future currency for the following reasons.

1.  We, as a nation, do not believe in (or need) God anymore. 

2.  For those of us who have gods these gods are either ourselves (the
    I-doll), our careers, our first million bucks, our....etc., etc., etc.  
    In this case "In gods we trust" would be more appropriate.

3.  For those of us who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, we don't
    trust His willingness or ability to heal our bodies and souls but 
    run to the medical deities who are fallible human beings like us.  
    Few trust in God's material blessings to heed His command "Owe no man 
    anything..." but run to the bank and hock themselves to the hilt for 
    car, house, and other perishables.

As a nation we lie when we say "In God We Trust".  What do you think?

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose ye this day whom
ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the
other side of the flood, or the Gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye
dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.  (Joshua 24:15)

Yours for the truth.
-- 
David

Ex atheist
Ex evolutionist
Ex secular humanist

Servant of the Father; unworthy brother of the Son.