Pennsylvania May Make 'In God We Trust' Motto Mandatory in Public Schools

By Lauren Leigh Noske 25 Oct, 2013 16:09 EDT

In God We Trust Dollar Pennsylvania Public Schools — 'In God We Trust' on U.S. Dollar Bill

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Rick Saccone would require that public school districts in Pennsylvania post the national motto, "In God We Trust" in school buildings if it is passed. Saccone says that the act is widely supported in the state where, according to Wikipedia, 43% of residents regularly attend church.

"In God We Trust" was made the national motto of the United States in 1956 under Dwight D. Eisenhower. James Pollock, a Christian governor of Pennsylvania, put the motto on coins when he was appointed by Abraham Lincoln as the director of the United States Mint. Throughout the years, the motto has been printed on numerous denominations of U.S. currency.

"'In God We Trust' is part of the history and heritage of the United States. On April 22, 2014, we will celebrate the 150^th anniversary of our national motto 'In God We Trust' on our coins," the National Motto Display Act reads. Opponents of the legislation say that the act may trivialize the national motto, and that displaying the motto in public schools would go against the principle of separating the church and state. Proponents, however, hope to "increase student understanding of and familiarity with American historical documents."

The legislation suggests that "In God We Trust" be displayed prominently, and encourages student artwork contests for creative ways to display it in each school building.

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Pennsylvania May Make 'In God We Trust' Motto Mandatory in Public Schools

Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values

Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.

Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values

Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.

Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues

2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation

Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.