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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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.  [/quote]

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