“In God We Trust” fever in states across the U.S. may be just the first phase of a larger effort to introduce increasingly ambitious legislation to expand religion’s footprint in public institutions.
Public school grounds should be designed to support every child, and should make all feel welcome and included, regardless of their faith, or their lack of faith.
Is it a substantial burden on religious exercise to have to use currency inscribed with the motto “In God We Trust”? Both the 6th and 7th federal appeals circuits took on this question in opinions issued this week.
Bills requiring or at least authorizing school districts to post “In God We Trust” in schools have become commonplace, and it’s probably not a coincidence.
Should “In God We Trust” be displayed in public school buildings? A Senate debate in Minnesota explored that issue while considering an education policy bill.