In God We Trust

The National Anthem stirs our hearts with patriotism, signals the start to ball games, and moves grizzled veterans to tears. It’s also the source of our National Motto, something not everyone thinks is appropriate.

A district court judge in Ohio has upheld the constitutionality of having the national motto “In God We Trust” on United States currency, rejecting the most recent legal attempt by atheist activist Michael Newdow to strike the phrase.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, December 1, 2016 – Yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio dismissed a lawsuit against the federal government demanding the removal of the National Motto, “In God We Trust,” from U.S. currency. In the opinion, the court dismissed the Plaintiffs’ claims that the use […]

In an official letter to a Texas State Senator last week, Attorney General Ken Paxton argued the constitutionality of displaying the national motto There is nothing unconstitutional about displaying “In God We Trust” on law enforcement vehicles, says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton submitted an official opinion to Texas […]

Although many view officers as heroes worthy of our greatest respect, when “In God We Trust” began appearing on their cruisers, anti-religion activists responded with threats of lawsuits. Read full article »