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Louisiana schools could be required to display ‘In God We Trust’

A bill unanimously advanced through the Senate Education Committee Thursday that would require each public school in Louisiana to display the national motto “In God We Trust.” The bill, introduced by Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, would require each school district to display the national motto in each school by the 2019-20 school year. Barrow …

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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill requiring public schools to post ‘In God We Trust’ motto

A bill requiring Tennessee schools to prominently display the national “In God We Trust” motto is headed to the governor for his signature. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Susan Lynn, R-Mt. Juliet, overwhelmingly passed the state House on Monday with 81 of the 99 members voting in favor of it. Before the vote, the Republican lawmaker spoke from the …

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Hundreds of ‘In God We Trust’ Signs Are Now on the Walls in Arkansas Public Schools

Hundreds of “In God We Trust” signs are going up in some Arkansas public schools thanks to a new state law. The legislation — Act 911 — requires schools to display the U.S. motto alongside both the American and Arkansas flags, the Associated Press reported. But there’s one condition: The posters must be donated. “Every sign that we …

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Supporters, opponents of ‘In God We Trust’ display square off at Wentzville City Hall

Dozens of people packed Wentzville City Hall on Wednesday night to rally behind a display of “In God We Trust” in the City Council chambers. But their show of support didn’t stop several opponents of the motto’s display from voicing their opposition to the council. The motto has been on display in large letters on …

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‘Christian symbolism’ taken out of Kenosha classroom after Atheist father gets lawyers involved

An Atheist father is fuming over what he called ‘Christian symbolism’ in his 4th grade son’s public school at Roosevelt Elementary in Kenosha. While the district will not comment on camera, opinions on this differ, depending on which parent you ask. Moore gave us pictures of what was taken down in his son’s classroom which …

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Florida Responds To Shooting By Forcing Schools To Post ‘In God We Trust’ Signs

In response to the recent school shooting every Florida school will now be forced to post “In God We Trust” signs. The Associated Press reports: Every Florida school and school administrative building will have to prominently display “In God we trust” under a bill passed by the Florida House. The House on Wednesday approved the bill …

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Atheist Kicked Out of MO Town Meeting After Criticizing “In God We Trust” Sign

On Wednesday night, atheist activist Sally Hunt spoke at a meeting of the Board of Aldermen in Wentzville, Missouri to criticize the “In God We Trust” sign they have in giant letters in their meeting room. She explained the history of the phrase. She told them why it excluded the non-religious people in the community. And she …

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Should we post ‘In God We Trust’ on public schools? | Guest column

A few Sundays ago, a 93-year-old Christian gentleman attended a discussion, sponsored by Humanists of the Treasure Coast, regarding a proposal from Florida legislators to mandate the posting of “In God We Trust” on public school buildings. This gentleman suggested the posting would motivate children to be more ethical and that “In God We Trust” has always been our …

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The complicated history of ‘In God We Trust’ and other examples Trump gives of American religion

In his address to the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, President Trump steered clear of policy and stuck instead to a spiritual theme: “America is a nation of believers,” he said. At his first address to the breakfast last year, Trump made a policy promise — he said he would “totally destroy” the Johnson …

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