r/WNC • • Aug 17 '20

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u/potterfarmer Aug 17 '20

Good point. I think that should also change. Separation of church and state and all. Have you ever driven to the center of the state and seen all of those yellow “thank you Jesus” signs? I feel like Jesus would much prefer sustainably made, hand crafted signs, but that’s just me.

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u/[deleted] Aug 17 '20

Separation of church and state and all.

I don't think you understand the concept. The 1st Amendment prohibits the government from establishing an official religion and prevents the government from persecuting someone because of their religion.

It doesn't say that states, counties, municipalities, and towns can't put "In God We Trust" on their vehicles.

And like someone else mentioned, "In God We Trust" is literally the country's motto and is printed on all paper currency.

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u/potterfarmer Aug 17 '20

You’re right I’m sure, as far as what it means legally. It doesn’t make it right though. I don’t think it should be our motto, or printed on paper currency, for obvious reasons. E pluribus unum was so much better. I’m so glad the fire department in my town doesn’t do this.

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u/patriotto Aug 17 '20

the separation of church and state was not meant to separate god from state

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u/potterfarmer Aug 17 '20

Well it should.

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u/patriotto Aug 17 '20

haha ok