Why are so many people against God on every national symbol??? I don't get it!!!?
445938
I don't know, I don't get it either. What's the big deal? There are a lot of things people like to complain about I guess, and God is one of them. It's sad.
1117641
EXACTLY. The reason is because they wanted their god to be above all others. Although they are all the same---mythical.\nThey wrote the lines in the Bible where it says that he can't have a name or whatever, for pride--- to rise above other religions.\nWhat's worse than non-tolerance for other religions? I don't know anything that is.
1142879
they are criminals and hypocrites....they wouldnt allow sacred symbols of other relgions in their country....just try to land in saudia arabia with a crucifix or a bible and see what they will do to you.....and instead these morons come to christian countries and want to upset the social setup of the host country....by removing crucifixes from public places or by asking funds to build mosques.....i had already answered a similar question.....
952395
Liberals do not like the "under God" line in it.  After all.... they think they are gods and do not want to be reminded that here is one and they are not him.  Then, they might have to humle themselves before Him.\n\nSue
997374
You are not athiest. You are anti God.  This country was founded on freedom of religion, and its assholes like you that are trying to take away that very freedom.  Tell you what,  don't think anywhere because you are an idiot.  If you truly don't believe in God, than it shouldn't matter who does.  Think on that one bitch.
57713
Well, as with almost all things religious, there's a secular answer and a sacred one too.  The secular answer is manyfold.  I have a friend who is very very very bigoted towards Christianity, but doesn't seem to have a problem with any other type of faith (Judaism, ancient egyptian mythology, norse mythology, etc).  It could be that those who oppose Christianity are frusterated by how much sense it makes (which is admittadly a VERY egocentric argument).  It could also be that since Christians dominate world politics and generally have the most sway in everything, which breeds jealousy from those of other faiths.  It could also be that those who are pegging Christians as scared, desperate, simple, and judgemental are reffering to certain groups of Christians who are, and then overgeneralizing to encompass all of Christianity.\nThe sacred answer:  Satan breeds jealousy in the hearts of mankind.  The father of lies does what he can to slander the truth and breed opposition to it, because he does not want God's children to succeed.  That is, in my mind, one of the the most important aspects to understand when trying to discover why Christianity is so despised by some.
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The flag is nothing but cloth and dye.  It is a symbol that's all.  Too many people make too big of a deal about it.  It has almost become idolatry.  It is like skin color.\n\nInstead of blindly defending or attacking symbols lets get to the heart of the issues; America has some "growing up" to do.      America can be better than it is toady, we have room to grow and mature.  We are not the BEST country in the world, but that is OK because we have the potential to be the best (or more concisely; we have room to be our best). But to do this we must choose better leadership, in fact we must all learn to be leaders, we must educate ourselves, we must get wise, etc.\n\nWe have been acting like idiots, but that's OK because we are young, but now that we know our mistakes we must stop repeating them.\n\nWe have so much potential.  I can't wait till these tough days come to an end and we finally live up to the pride we have in our flag.
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I believe you're missing the whole point of Religiosity: \n\nIt has NOTHING to do with "GOING AGAINST" all religions unless the doctrines you want to preach are filled with HATRED for others.\n\nPeace be with you...
57478
First off, let me start by quoting Jim Wallis, the author of God's Politics.  He says that God is not a democrat or a republican, and rather than worrying about whether or not God is on our side, we should be concerned about whether or not we are on God's side.\n\nThere are plenty of good Christians who oppose the president, you have over simplified the matter.  There are plenty of Christians that are concerned with maintaining the separation of church and state (anyone who has studied the history of "Christian nations" would support this) and not expanding the power of the president.  Visit the webiste in the sources section to read some more about this.  And the book "God's Politics:  Why the right gets it wrong and the left doesn't get it" is a great read!\n\nAs for prayer in school, student led prayer led by student sponsored groups outside of school hours (either before or after school) are allowed and many are prospering.  The "Meet Me at the Flagpole" groups are a great example.  Also, the Supreme Court has ruled that if a school rents out space, they cannot deny space to religious groups.  So, Christian churches are actually able to rent school auditoriums to have church on Sunday's.  There are dozens of these types of churches in Hillsborough County, Fl (Tampa).\n\nHillsborough County is also a good example of Muslims not getting as much respect as Christians.  Muslims were unable to get any of their religious holidays added to a school calendar that recognizes both Jewish and Christian holidays.\n\n"We haven't bombed any other countries lately have we?"  You are kidding, right?  Just this week we bombed Pakistan hoping to hit terrorist leaders, who it appears were not actually there.\n\nI am also posting an article written by one of my professors on the true state of religous liberty in America.  Its short, and it will help you understand the true state of things.
1160725
I'm so with you on that one!! Everything starts and ends with God. But people are people.... Sad but true. It makes me sick to hear people mock their own Creator. They're playing with fire!Literally!
416346
Because those symbols have been warped into signs of Hatred and Intolerance.\nAnd their all Idiots
1027727
Yes, America is hypocritical in allowing some mentions of God in the political space. The reason America gets away with it is because the majority of the population believes in God, so it isn't offensive. I am an atheist and, while the word God doesn't necessarily offend me, it shows that our country is ignorant of other cultures. Which does offend me.
717305
Well, the reason is that people don't respect God...it's sad.  we just have to keep setting the example by capitalizing it :)
295047
people tend to criticize things that they dont understand, so understandably christianity and god will fall under this.  Everybody's going to have their own view and own ideas about whether or not god does exist, whether it be for or against.  While other's just like to cause trouble.
444288
Too much nationalistic pride. But it is not even about them really loving their country it is because they don't like other countries. But it isn't even about their hate of other countries. It is simply because they are angry. Angry about the way their life is, angry about their lack of success, and hard times. They blame this on everyone else instead of accepting responsibility for their own lives. Blame it on a race, other country, God, even society.
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Hate is a powerful word...an emotion that can cause harm to others. It obliterates good judgement, changes decent people into obnoxious (and sometimes violent) individuals/mobs.  It is sad when people, who need to be right all the time, think they are.\n\nAmerica is not "pure and without sin".  I know you were just trying to point out that America is as good as it gets (and I agree), but America is run/influenced by individuals who are sometimes motivated by self-serving interests rather than looking out for the good of the country.  So, in some instances, America does not come off looking like the great nation it is/should be.\n\nAmerica has strayed from it's founders' ideas for a great nation, which was based on Christianity.  We were great when Christianity was at the head of this country.  Because believing in God and following his word does not allow certain behaviors (encouraged by the devil, himself), there are those who have chosen to "change" what is right to fit their wants and desires.  Sin catches on easily...so, we are becoming a mess...and it shows to Americans and to other countries.  (Of course, jealousy is a common thread too).\n\nWe still have a great country, but we are in need of some good, old fashioned values.  We need to follow God's rules and get back into shape.  It will take some doing, but those that believe need to stand up and say, "This is my America too, and we will follow God/Christianity!"
1177426
Yes, I think it's a big deal, and I am NOT offended to find those words on our coins.  It is one of the very few places that God is still honored in our country.  Should we invalidate the Declaration of Independence, or the Bill of Rights, because they make reference to God?  No!  This country was founded in Christianity, and although I do firmly believe in freedom from religious persecution, I think we've gone way too far on the other side... it is now the Christians who are persecuted, our prayers are not allowed, the very basic principals that this country was founded on are litigated, and all by people claiming to be offended by it... well, you know what?  In many other countries, being the "wrong" religion can get you jailed and executed.  We allow you the God-given right to disagree, but what right do you have to change  who we are?!?!  This country was founded on Christian principals, and you have the right to live here and not be a Christian (although I pray for those lost souls), but that does not mean that you have the right to interfere with my rights, either.  Keep God in all that we do, to honor our forefathers, and honor our FATHER.