LINK 'In God We Trust' Signs Go Up In South Dakota Public Schools, As Required By Law : NPR
From the story:
Earlier this summer, a group of students from Stevens High School in Rapid City approached the school board and suggested alternating God with Buddha, Yahweh and Allah on the signs — along with other terms such as "Science" or simply, "Ourselves" — in an effort to be more inclusive.
The kids at least get it more than the adults (trying to be inclusive)... This will prompt a lawsuit.
Whenever I see stuff like this I wonder how do hypocritical Christians righteously still clutch their pearls and cry about being attacked for their beliefs...
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I do not believe in a god, but accept the concept has a useful role in society....
'God' as in a group of men back in around ad400 put together a book collection that gives general guidance on what to do and more often, what not to do (killing people, stealing, fucking neighbours wife, etc) - these are a reasonable basis for social living - and backed up by the mystical post mortem hell ensures most people adhere to the programme..... I am uncertain of what society could install to take over that role - a general idea of being moral and ethical does not appear to be a powerful enough driver to ensure compliance - and we have all seen how low social norms can fall, yet still be accepted.
ShadowAmicus
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July 26, 2019
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The same "God" also instructed the mass murder and enslaving of neighboring tribes, i.e. genocide. Is this a suitable model for the 21st Century given our access to nuclear weapons and firearms? It was bad enough with bronze spears.
@Paul4747 I am totally convinced the world would be a better place with 5 or 6 billion fewer humans living on it - so yeeeeaaaahhh bring it on - but something like ebola is far more likely to eradicate the human plague
@Duchess_Nyx I think you mean peoples common sense - do not underestimate just how simple minded and sheeplike many people are - particularly with an education system that teaches conformity rather than independent rational thought
If they'd like to continue trusting in God, they had better not read the bible.
God screws over a LOT of people.
Athena
Level 8
July 25, 2019
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I never really understood having a "covenant" with god. Why, exactly, did god have to abide by it? It just doesn't make any sense.
@greyeyed123 He didn't have to, and didn't. Sort or prehistoric version of Trump - just because one signs a solemn agreement to do something, doesn't mean one actually has to do it.
This is why Xians are such a bunch of twats; they strive to affect policy so they can push their god on everyone rather than just be satisfied to have their own "personal relationship" with the all-powerful figment of their imagination.
Sgt_Spanky
Level 8
July 26, 2019
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And pushing politics onto the pulpit over the last 30-40 yrs, has blurred the lines between religion and the laws of the land.
I understand that this was in response to a serious school shooting. Don't do anything about the proliferation of guns or the mental health of children. This is much easier and cheaper.
Moravian
Level 8
July 26, 2019
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And lazier... And an opportunity to push their religious beliefs on everyone.
Thef original motto was much more inclusive - E Pluribus Unum. This new one was a 1956 rendition instituted in the aftermath of McCarthyism. After all, only commies were Godless.
RussRAB
Level 8
July 25, 2019
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But now we love those godless Russians!
@greyeyed123 - Except the Russians are rediscovering religion post Soviet Union and under Putin. But your point is well taken.
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E pluribus unum translated is: "out of many, one" which is exactly what America is.
Separation of Church and state?
LenHazell53
Level 9
July 26, 2019
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My first reaction
@AmelieMatisse
Should have stuck with "E Pluribus Unum" which my Latin teacher was fond of translating as
"You wait for ages for a Bus and then a whole load turn up at once"
No pasta?
GeorgeRocheleau
Level 8
July 26, 2019
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the noddly one will be disappointed not to have been recognized.... 
No meataballs?
@Donna_I "noodly"?
They have missed out the second line:
All Others Pay Cash!!
Andy4608
Level 7
July 26, 2019
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You beat me to it.
Good for the kids. This should give us hope that kids are out thinking the adults. Hopefully in about 30 or 40 years this will be a different country in a much better way.
AmelieMatisse
Level 8
July 26, 2019
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It's just the waiting 30 years part that sucks
@tmonsta Yeah, I doubt that I will even be around at that point. I am so sad when I look at the world and this country in particular that I am leaving to my grandson. I think a lot of us felt we had it fixed for the most part and that the other stuff was just the fringes of society. But then the really dark underbelly that has been growing was able to come up from its hiding place and I'm not sure how we rid ourselves of it. Of course I am sure the underbelly is saying that about me right now.
Christians are so sure that they have god on their side...they care not what others say! Plus, they are standing up for god (as if the god they speak of, needs defending). Strange...
Freedompath
Level 9
July 26, 2019
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What about Buddha or Allah? Why should the Christian god be the only one to be trusted? What give these Christians any right to shove their beliefs over other ones?
Sorry South Dakota but I’m only trusting in myself.
Tyrantmike
Level 6
July 25, 2019
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Trust the dog, at least the dog is real.
AliceDaneal
Level 7
July 26, 2019
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Obviously!
The more things like this happen, the less religious people will get. If there is one thing I know about Americans, it's when someone says you have to do, think, or believe something, that's when we say, "F-you. Make me."
It's kind of our thing.
greyeyed123
Level 7
July 25, 2019
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I don’t like it and it shouldn’t be in a public school...With that said, hopefully some kid will have enough and figure out how to push back on the BS. If just one kid does it........Hoping for the backlash.
RegularGuy
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July 27, 2019
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