"In God we trust" was first added to U.S. coins in 1864 during the Civil War and became the national motto in 1956. It aimed to unify the country and differentiate it from communist rivals. Despite challenges on constitutional grounds, the Supreme Court ruled it secular and not violating the Establishment Clause.
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A Riverside Reflection
As I sit here in the twilight, listening to the dark waves of the James lapping gently at the shore, I am left with a number of conflicting emotions. I am without a doubt a reluctant Christian -- reluctant to share, to risk and feel. Raised to fear God and be silent, I learned at … Continue reading A Riverside Reflection