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dmallind

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87. At least three of the top 5 philanthropists are non-believers

Mon May 28, 2012, 12:39 PM

May 2012

One Jewish, one recluse who says sweet FA on this and any other issue, but has an education and career that is heavily correlated with atheism. No Christians by the way.

The largest most successful charitable event in history was conceived, launched and driven by an atheist to raise over a quarter billion over 25 years ago to help in Africa.

As for going apeshit crazy as you put it - that's more your province than mine.

I have no religious beliefs to attack.

So over all a bit of a waste of a rant really.

If no avowed Christians voted in November, it would be a Dem landslide as never seen before in history.

On Edit to get back on topic. Yes of course we should. Divisive sectarian and exclusionary slogans do not belong on official ephemera of a supposedly inclusionary and supposedly secular government.

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Should we remove "In God We Trust" from currency? [View all] JonLP24 May 2012 OP

Yes. What the heck is it doing there anyway? What on earth is the frikkin' idea? nt Sarah Ibarruri May 2012 #1

It was adopted as the official motto of the US in 1956. TheWraith May 2012 #30

It's always the psycho-fundies. nt Sarah Ibarruri May 2012 #37

THIS OP GAVE ME A GREAT IDEA Snotcicles May 2012 #47

We could charge a higher rate depending on positioning. Like prime real estate. nt Snotcicles May 2012 #48

Our dilemma would be solved because we would need the space for more profitable ventures. nt Snotcicles May 2012 #49

That's a great idea! If some can sell God on the dollar bill, why not others? nt Sarah Ibarruri May 2012 #60

Banknotes won't necessarily get bigger. mwooldri May 2012 #80

You should boycott all US currency Nuclear Unicorn May 2012 #116

Why is not liking the promoting of God on currency such a preposterous thing? nt Sarah Ibarruri May 2012 #118

I could care less and I am an atheist. RebelOne May 2012 #2

Of course you mean "You couldn't care less"! Logical May 2012 #3

If he is not caring less enough, then it's obvious that he could care less! n/t Larry Ogg May 2012 #54

True!! Logical May 2012 #59

Atheist here as well. Not a hill I care to die on. alphafemale May 2012 #50

My debit card takes the place of all those dollar bills. n/t RebelOne May 2012 #106

Yes but there are far more important things to worry about, plus it would be a huge distraction.. Fumesucker May 2012 #4

Why? Happydayz May 2012 #5

Because it excludes those who don't trust God? Fumesucker May 2012 #9

Does it? I'm an atheist, and my money spends just the same. JoePhilly May 2012 #29

I always find it instructive to turn things around the other way.. Fumesucker May 2012 #38

Again, there are plenty of more important issues to deal with. JoePhilly May 2012 #51

That was conceded in the opening post. Marr May 2012 #53

A piece of "Americana" since 1954 HarveyDarkey May 2012 #12

"In God We Trust" was first used on paper money in 1955 Art_from_Ark May 2012 #26

Interesting, similar timing to when "under God" was added to the pledge treestar May 2012 #33

I believe fear of godless Commies was the impetus for the 1950s actions Art_from_Ark May 2012 #45

No - it bothers me. Plucketeer May 2012 #14

"Didn't the pilgrims come here JUST TO ESCAPE Union Scribe May 2012 #39

Replace it with "E Pluribus Unum" . . .n/t annabanana May 2012 #6

Yes! n/t fredamae May 2012 #13

If it was good enough for the Founding Fathers Mariana May 2012 #19

Yes no_hypocrisy May 2012 #7

Yes, yortsed snacilbuper May 2012 #8

Yes. stevedeshazer May 2012 #10

We probably should, but it's not going to happen. MineralMan May 2012 #11

I apologize JonLP24 May 2012 #17

The subject comes up from time to time, and gets discussed. MineralMan May 2012 #20

I missed those discussions JonLP24 May 2012 #25

No. Shrek May 2012 #15

They've managed to replace quite a bit of currency over the years. n/t cynatnite May 2012 #65

Huh? Newly minted paper and coin are placed into circulation daily. cleanhippie May 2012 #85

Yes, what you have described is practical Shrek May 2012 #102

I should have been more specific JonLP24 May 2012 #103

Paper currency has a limited shelf life... Humanist_Activist May 2012 #90

Yes DJ13 May 2012 #16

no ibegurpard May 2012 #18

Yes. I'm atheist, but... liberalmuse May 2012 #21

I would prefer to remove it, but I'm not going to work to do so RainDog May 2012 #22

Leave it. TheCowsCameHome May 2012 #23

Money IS America's God. And, it's the deity we fight wars for. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2012 #24

Yep. And, in that light, I find it higly amusing. GoCubsGo May 2012 #57

I'd ditch it. jp11 May 2012 #27

God, yes! JFN1 May 2012 #28

I always thought it was stupid Gore1FL May 2012 #31

Does any other country have that? treestar May 2012 #32

To MONEYTHEISTS DearAbby May 2012 #34

we had to prove to the godless commies that god was on our side madrchsod May 2012 #35

Not quite yet -- Wait until gold goes past $100,000 per ounce FarCenter May 2012 #36

I respect your opinion on the subject, but why the insults though? Happydayz May 2012 #40

Welcome to DU! Fumesucker May 2012 #63

Hello, Fumesucker and thanks for the welcome!! Happydayz May 2012 #73

My daughter's best friend through middle and high school was a Mormon.. Fumesucker May 2012 #76

Agnostics who believe in a higher power? cynatnite May 2012 #66

I've know many self-proclaimed agnostics Happydayz May 2012 #72

They're not agnostics then... cynatnite May 2012 #84

Wow, I must have unintentionally hit a nerve Happydayz May 2012 #99

You seem to think that I'm crying or angry or something despite how funny you have been... cynatnite May 2012 #101

Nope, I have no problems with atheist Happydayz May 2012 #113

LOL - extremist atheist JonLP24 May 2012 #104

No Atheist Philanthropists? Heddi May 2012 #108

WHAT insults at Christianity were you responding to? Cite them. dmallind May 2012 #111

WHICH "White Nationalists" are part of the "huge" atheist wing? Name them. dmallind May 2012 #112

Comparing one's religion (a choice) to race, gender, sexual orientation is not only erroneous --> daaron May 2012 #114

Are you fucking kidding me? cleanhippie May 2012 #86

The Peace Corps. bahrbearian May 2012 #109

At least three of the top 5 philanthropists are non-believers dmallind May 2012 #87

Try this one Warpy May 2012 #92

Since atheists are not really a formal group, Curmudgeoness May 2012 #94

I'm sorry but the preferred adjective to describe atheists who speak up is "rabid" not "militant".. Fumesucker May 2012 #96

They seem to have run away skepticscott May 2012 #105

I really don't think you have any idea mr blur May 2012 #97

To answer one of your very dishonest questions Heddi May 2012 #107

Thank you... awoke_in_2003 May 2012 #110

"Obviously as a Christian" Mariana May 2012 #95

I think you've got the rules a little wrong . . . MrModerate May 2012 #117

Yes KansDem May 2012 #41

I think we should let America's premier psychedelic artists do a complete full color redesign. Warren DeMontague May 2012 #42

Yes, but the religious nuts would get crazier. sarcasmo May 2012 #43

Considering the visceral reaction from a lot of people - I don't think it is worth spending the Douglas Carpenter May 2012 #44

No. It's not religion, it's tradition. nt Honeycombe8 May 2012 #46

It's the only thing left since it's no longer backed by gold or silver. hobbit709 May 2012 #52

I don't care... 99Forever May 2012 #55

Yes. Listen to your own damn book: "Ye cannot serve God and mammon." nt Romulox May 2012 #56

Thank you. GoCubsGo May 2012 #58

Given that the other stuff is fixed, hell yes, get rid of it. n/t Egalitarian Thug May 2012 #61

As an aethist - no. hack89 May 2012 #62

Yes RedCappedBandit May 2012 #64

Absolutely yes. It has no business being there... cynatnite May 2012 #67

No, We should use the whole motto. Wolf Frankula May 2012 #68

It wasn't on coins until 1864. roamer65 May 2012 #69

I don't really care either way. ScreamingMeemie May 2012 #70

As someone firmly in the agnostic column... TroglodyteScholar May 2012 #71

Just updated to ====In God We Trust, Incorporated dinopipie May 2012 #74

removing it would create plenty of problems 0rganism May 2012 #75

We could cross out "God" and write in "Elvis" or whoever/whatever floats your boat. nt raccoon May 2012 #77

As a matter of faith, I would remove it quaker bill May 2012 #78

I don't believe in a God so how can I trust in that madokie May 2012 #79

I don't know any other country that has "God" on their money. mwooldri May 2012 #81

Yes it should be removed, but it won't happen. MNBrewer May 2012 #82

Yes! Government needs to stay out of the religion business! backscatter712 May 2012 #83

In God We Trust KamaAina May 2012 #88

Beat me to it. ManiacJoe May 2012 #119

Yes. Arugula Latte May 2012 #89

Yes, it's a relic of the cold war nadinbrzezinski May 2012 #91

I'm a Christian Jamaal510 May 2012 #93

It's more a symptom than a problem, but of course it doesn't belong there. (nt) DirkGently May 2012 #98

Remove it. Quantess May 2012 #100

Replace it with "HAULIN' ASS, GETTING PAID" datasuspect May 2012 #115