Gray Peterson
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jbone wrote:
"In God We Trust" was added to our money by an Act of Congress in 1956.
"God Bless America" is an American patriotic song, but it is not the national anthem. That honor goes to Francis Scott Key's Star Spangled Banner. Most people only sing the first stanza, which doesn't mention god, but the fourth stanza does. This was written during the War of 1812.
Article 11 of the Treaty of Tripoli (1796-1797):
Art. 11. As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.
As Joe Friday from Dragnet (yes, I know he's a fictional character) would say: "Just the facts, ma'am".
jbone wrote:
"One Nation Under God" was added to the pledge of allegiance by an Act of Congress in 1954.I don't go to church, but I believe in GOD, so I don't see it as dropping a bomb. It’s clearfounding principle of this country. Could care less if the herald publishes, but I refuse to remain silent in the arena on a thought they may not publish my opinion.
I interrupt the “Supreme Ruler of the Universe” as GOD, GOD being the Supreme Being.
"God Bless America" is an American patriotic song.
“One nation under God” Pledge of allegiance.
“In God We Trust" Still on the back of A GW in my wallet.
If we are in fear of saying GOD, then this country is in deep @#$%?
"In God We Trust" was added to our money by an Act of Congress in 1956.
"God Bless America" is an American patriotic song, but it is not the national anthem. That honor goes to Francis Scott Key's Star Spangled Banner. Most people only sing the first stanza, which doesn't mention god, but the fourth stanza does. This was written during the War of 1812.
Article 11 of the Treaty of Tripoli (1796-1797):
Art. 11. As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.
As Joe Friday from Dragnet (yes, I know he's a fictional character) would say: "Just the facts, ma'am".