In God We Trust sign prominently posted in FCPS Middle School main office

[Anonymous]

I think the motto is just fine. In fact, I'd like to know why it hasn't been translated into all of the county's major languages, including Arabic, where it would of course say Allah instead of "God." Wonder how different the conversation would be then.

[Anonymous]

It divides people

[Anonymous]

In Europe, they have “God is Dead” signs in their schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In Europe, they have “God is Dead” signs in their schools.

Nietzsche

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stop being so intolerant. People are allowed to believe in God. Just ignore it.

+1

Others are forced to tolerate others belief systems there, so welcome to the club.

Why be forced to tolerate when you can just accept that people have beliefs in faith that may be different from yours?

[Anonymous]

Go move to Takoma Park if you don't like it, dipshi.t

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the motto is just fine. In fact, I'd like to know why it hasn't been translated into all of the county's major languages, including Arabic, where it would of course say Allah instead of "God." Wonder how different the conversation would be then.

As a Christian and an American who believes in the importance of the First Amendment, I'd be fine with that. Translated or not, Christians and Muslims alike would find this sign less problematic than atheists.

Or are you suggesting that lefties who squirm at the mention of a God who might be presumed Christian are more comfortable with Allah and the idea of religious pluralism? That is actually a good point, and I like that suggestion. How would you feel about that compromise, OP? Obviously it would still exclude those who don't practice a monotheistic religion, though.

Trust in God is one of the most peaceful things I could hope any child might experience, whatever her faith. "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think the motto is just fine. In fact, I'd like to know why it hasn't been translated into all of the county's major languages, including Arabic, where it would of course say Allah instead of "God." Wonder how different the conversation would be then.

As a Christian and an American who believes in the importance of the First Amendment, I'd be fine with that. Translated or not, Christians and Muslims alike would find this sign less problematic than atheists.

Or are you suggesting that lefties who squirm at the mention of a God who might be presumed Christian are more comfortable with Allah and the idea of religious pluralism? That is actually a good point, and I like that suggestion. How would you feel about that compromise, OP? Obviously it would still exclude those who don't practice a monotheistic religion, though.

Trust in God is one of the most peaceful things I could hope any child might experience, whatever her faith. "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"

Maybe it should say “In gods we trust”? Why limit it to just one god?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think the motto is just fine. In fact, I'd like to know why it hasn't been translated into all of the county's major languages, including Arabic, where it would of course say Allah instead of "God." Wonder how different the conversation would be then.

As a Christian and an American who believes in the importance of the First Amendment, I'd be fine with that. Translated or not, Christians and Muslims alike would find this sign less problematic than atheists.

Or are you suggesting that lefties who squirm at the mention of a God who might be presumed Christian are more comfortable with Allah and the idea of religious pluralism? That is actually a good point, and I like that suggestion. How would you feel about that compromise, OP? Obviously it would still exclude those who don't practice a monotheistic religion, though.

Trust in God is one of the most peaceful things I could hope any child might experience, whatever her faith. "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"

How about in peace we trust? Sounds like a good compromise. I know people who believe in a god often say god peace. So they can interpret it to be their god. While those who don’t believe in god can be on board with trusting peace. Who doesn’t trust peace?

[Anonymous]

^^“god is peace”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think the motto is just fine. In fact, I'd like to know why it hasn't been translated into all of the county's major languages, including Arabic, where it would of course say Allah instead of "God." Wonder how different the conversation would be then.

As a Christian and an American who believes in the importance of the First Amendment, I'd be fine with that. Translated or not, Christians and Muslims alike would find this sign less problematic than atheists.

Or are you suggesting that lefties who squirm at the mention of a God who might be presumed Christian are more comfortable with Allah and the idea of religious pluralism? That is actually a good point, and I like that suggestion. How would you feel about that compromise, OP? Obviously it would still exclude those who don't practice a monotheistic religion, though.

Trust in God is one of the most peaceful things I could hope any child might experience, whatever her faith. "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"

But then you are excluding non-believers, who are an ever growing group. You’ll have to add another sign for them, maybe “In ourselves we trust.” Very positive and affirming.

[Anonymous]

OP I wish I had your problems in life.