Reply #67: The "In God We Trust" crap started after the Civil War [View All]

[magellan]

It wasn't part of the Constitution that our money had to say that. It resulted from the increased religious sentiment brought about during the Civil War. Similarly, it wasn't until 1956 that "In God We Trust" became the motto of the United States. Not coincidentally, McCarthyism was in full flow at the time.

Religion always enjoys a revival during fearful times.

As for politicians having a right to express their religion, of course, as they always have -- in measure. But the moment they stray into "This is a CHRISTIAN nation" and similar bs that excludes other religions and the non-religious, they've gone too far. Unless the point is to divide people. Religious fervor is great for that.