In God We Trust

[Ocelot]

because America was populated for the purpose of religious freedom, thats how it was then, and good luck convincing anyone in the government that what they are doing is stupid/mundane/outdated. they will only counter with "thats how it was when i was in your position, its tradition."

[The Ninja]

because America was populated for the purpose of religious freedom, thats how it was then, and good luck convincing anyone in the government that what they are doing is stupid/mundane/outdated. they will only counter with "thats how it was when i was in your position, its tradition."

Just another way of saying: "I know its stupid, but we're not going to change."

[Hulud]

because America was populated for the purpose of religious freedom, thats how it was then, and good luck convincing anyone in the government that what they are doing is stupid/mundane/outdated. they will only counter with "thats how it was when i was in your position, its tradition."

well its not tradition. it was officially named the US motto after congress passed it in 1956.