amorphous_constellation
Well-Known Member
So, about this 'american motto,' which is of course written on our currency (in case others are unaware), and is something that every american must read and wonder at. In God we Trust
Why would it be written on money. For if you have an empty tank of gas, you trust in the power within your dollar rather than your god, do you not? Why should you consider god at all, if it is the dollar that will do the thing for you, and it is the dollar that you earned by your own power.
Now besides that odd fact, what does the statement even mean? It can't really be given a logical and rational shape, how is it even contemplated? It seems like something that can be easily contorted to justify poor judgement. It seems to imply that things can go wrong, so part of the responsibility in life should be shouldered by god. How much of it?
Our money should say 'In Ourselves we Trust.' Why would it be fair to god, for you to put your responsibility on him? When you do anything in life, why not own it
Why would it be written on money. For if you have an empty tank of gas, you trust in the power within your dollar rather than your god, do you not? Why should you consider god at all, if it is the dollar that will do the thing for you, and it is the dollar that you earned by your own power.
Now besides that odd fact, what does the statement even mean? It can't really be given a logical and rational shape, how is it even contemplated? It seems like something that can be easily contorted to justify poor judgement. It seems to imply that things can go wrong, so part of the responsibility in life should be shouldered by god. How much of it?
Our money should say 'In Ourselves we Trust.' Why would it be fair to god, for you to put your responsibility on him? When you do anything in life, why not own it