“E pluribus unum,” out of many, one, was the ORIGINAL secular motto by the Founders who believed in the separation of church and state and enshrined it in the original Constitution.
“In God we Trust” is an UNCONSTITUTIONAL establishment of religion enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1954, during the Red Scare. It clearly violates the Constitution to have a blatant endorsement of religious superstition from the government, but judges do not have the moral character, or cojones, to protect, support and defend the Constitution of the United States.
“E Pluribus Unum” seems to contradict the philosophy of the American Right, who society should have no collective aspect.
The first coin minted in the United States was designed by Benjamin Franklin and had two mottoes on it. One was “We Are One.” The other was “Mind Your Business.”
E pluribus unum sounds suspiciously inclusive. Which political philosophy supports the broad spectrum of the citizenry and which the narrow bloc of the few?
“When his life was ruined, his family killed, his farm destroyed, Job knelt down on the ground and yelled up to the heavens, “Why god? Why me?” and the thundering voice of God answered, There’s just something about you that pisses me off.” ― Stephen King, Storm of the Century: An Original Screenplay
Churches get tax exemptions so they can do charitable work, and the government can ignore the recipients, since “they’re taken care of”, even though they aren’t.
Cheapskate0 over 5 years ago
Sad, but true.
Cheapskate0 over 5 years ago
Side note: The Scott Stantis political cartoon page has been quite quiet ever since BFFs broke up… Vacation?
Darsan54 Premium Member over 5 years ago
A lotta idealism here, but divorced from reality.
DD Wiz Premium Member over 5 years ago
“E pluribus unum,” out of many, one, was the ORIGINAL secular motto by the Founders who believed in the separation of church and state and enshrined it in the original Constitution.
“In God we Trust” is an UNCONSTITUTIONAL establishment of religion enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1954, during the Red Scare. It clearly violates the Constitution to have a blatant endorsement of religious superstition from the government, but judges do not have the moral character, or cojones, to protect, support and defend the Constitution of the United States.
Ignatz Premium Member over 5 years ago
“E Pluribus Unum” seems to contradict the philosophy of the American Right, who society should have no collective aspect.
The first coin minted in the United States was designed by Benjamin Franklin and had two mottoes on it. One was “We Are One.” The other was “Mind Your Business.”
streetbeater over 5 years ago
E pluribus unum sounds suspiciously inclusive. Which political philosophy supports the broad spectrum of the citizenry and which the narrow bloc of the few?
Walter Kocker Premium Member over 5 years ago
“When his life was ruined, his family killed, his farm destroyed, Job knelt down on the ground and yelled up to the heavens, “Why god? Why me?” and the thundering voice of God answered, There’s just something about you that pisses me off.” ― Stephen King, Storm of the Century: An Original Screenplay
kaffekup over 5 years ago
Churches get tax exemptions so they can do charitable work, and the government can ignore the recipients, since “they’re taken care of”, even though they aren’t.
Diane Leon over 5 years ago
The average church produces more in services than whatever picayune amount of taxes you could steal from them.