In God we trust

In God we trust ( "In God We Trust" ) is a motto of the United States, which was added in 1956 by a declaration of the Congress of the Latin phrase E pluribus unum ( " Out of many one ").

The formulation goes back to a row in the American national anthem, The Star- Spangled Banner, which states: And this be our motto: ". In God is our trust"

The background to this decision was the Cold War and the effort to emphasize the unity of the American people against the "godless communists". Was initiated by the declaration by the Dixiecrat and Congressman Charles E. Bennett, a member of the inner leadership circle of the anti-Communist oriented elitist fundamentalist network International Christian Leadership ( ICL), which seeks a ruling on a Christian foundation and principles through Christian nation.

Furthermore, In God we trust is the official motto of the U.S. state of Florida.

This motto is controversial in the United States. The 1st Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the freedom of religion. Expression of negative religious freedom is the freedom to believe in the nonexistence of God. According to the critics, the reference to God in this slogan a violation of this right to freedom to practice religion dar. Also from religious side is voiced criticism. To prohibit a number of biblical passages ( eg Ex 20.7 EU), including the second and third commandment of the Ten Commandments, invocation of God's name for trifles.

Nevertheless, with its motto since 1864 on coins of the United States. The Congress approved at that time with the Coinage Act of 1864, the output of two- cent coins. Later, the slogan was coined to other coins. Compulsory has the motto for all the coins and paper money the U.S. law of 11 July 1955.

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• History of ' In God We Trust '. History of the motto on the official site of the United States Treasury.