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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2018 17:18:00 GMT
Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill to require public schools to prominently display the national motto, "In God We Trust."
It would take effect immediately if Republican Gov. Bill Haslam signs it. The legislation passed the Senate unanimously and cleared the House in an 81-8 vote, with both chambers controlled by Republicans.
The measure requires schools to display the motto in a prominent location, either as a plaque, artwork, or in some other form.
Whether this motto represents an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion is a question that has invited legal challenges in other states with similar laws.
But the bill's sponsor, Republican Rep. Susan Lynn, says the bill shouldn't bother "faithless people" and "people of other faiths" because it's the motto of the country.
"Our national motto and founding documents are the cornerstone of freedom and we should teach our children about these things," Lynn said.
Haslam said he'll look at the legislation when it hits his desk, but added that "at the end of the day, I've never been one that thought that having a motto somewhere changes a lot of people's thoughts."
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-god-trust-school-bill-53929916
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Post by politicidal on Mar 22, 2018 17:42:47 GMT
Religion in schools? Sure why not? Denouncing Nazis? You go too far, sir!
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Post by Isapop on Mar 22, 2018 17:43:41 GMT
Now that they've done that, is there any chance they'll get back to work?
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Post by rizdek on Mar 22, 2018 20:40:13 GMT
Arm teachers and "In God we Trust." Thank goodness Tennessee students will be protected. Plus, when someone offers thoughts and prayers for when God doesn't decide to protect them...God's that much closer to hear those thoughts and prayers and will be that much happier. And that's gotta be a comfort to all concerned.
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Post by Marv on Mar 23, 2018 6:13:45 GMT
If it wasn’t the national motto I’d feel it could be argued. But you’d have to eliminate it as the national motto to really have a case against it.
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