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Bill seeks to reaffirm In God We Trust as national motto

Posted on October 31, 2011 by John C. Snider

Oh, boy, here we go again. Congressman Randy Forbes (R-VA) has introduced a resolution seeking to reaffirm “In God We Trust” as the national motto. Why? The national motto is no danger of being changed, and surely our elected representatives … Continue reading →

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Podcast #84 Bonus Material – Newdow in 2002

Posted on March 31, 2010 by John C. Snider

I’m packing up to head to Newark for the American Atheists convention this weekend, but meanwhile, here’s a blast from the past.  Waaay back in August 2002, I (John C. Snider) interviewed Michael Newdow when he was  just hitting the … Continue reading →

Podcast #84 Bonus Material - Newdow in 2002 [ 39:41 ] Download (6084)
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9th Circuit rejects Newdow

Posted on March 11, 2010 by John C. Snider

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the Constitutionality of the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance and the motto “In God We Trust” on American currency.  This double body-blow denies two lawsuits spearheaded by Michael … Continue reading →

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Will “In God We Trust” be set in stone?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by John C. Snider

Not if the Freedom from Religion Foundation has anything to do with it.  FFRF is suing to prevent Congress from engraving the national motto “In God We Trust” as well as the Pledge of Allegiance–which includes the words “under God”–in … Continue reading →

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