Oops!! "God-less coins" minted

[WNDMom]

Just. Can't. Resist.

 

[sugarpie]

Hmmm. So, Satan has enough free time these days that he got a job at the U.S. Mint. Interesting.

Oh & !

 

[GeorgeG]

I have to chuckle at all the hoopla over this. Early coins never had the "In God We Trust" statement on them, but rather had a simple, but appropriate, "Liberty." In fact, some of those coins were still in circulation when I was young and I don't remember anyone being offended by them.

A related issue has been the pledge of allegiance with the phrase "one nation under God." The pledge began as a childrens poem in the late 1800's and was adopted as the official pledge later on. A great concept, I think. Several changes were made over the years and the words "under God" were added during the 195os when President Eisenhower thought it a good idea. Funny how people like to believe it was there since the begining.

Without a doubt, our nation's founders were religious people, but their focus was more on liberty and freedom. I have to wonder if the pledge will eventually be re-written once again. Perhaps it should not read "with liberty and justice for all." Should it be changed to "with liberty and justice for all who believe in God?" I don't think so.

 

[car55]

OMG how many of your posts are of this stupid popcorn smilie? Goodness contribute something once in a while.

ETA: Now I'll have to keep my eye out for one these. Neat. I love minting mistakes.

The same thing happened to me . I think its done to kill a thread rather than contribute to it. I too like to collect minting mistakes.

 

[leafette]

If anyone wants to boycot this godless money, feel free to send it over to me, and I will make sure it is properly taken care of!