The latest email craze among Christians is news that the new
Presidential new dollar coins do not have the phrase “In God We Trust" on them.
The email tells of a woman who refuses the coins at the post office.
In actuality, the coins do have the national motto on the
new dollar coins. It was decided that the motto would not be on the front or
back, but instead run around the sides of the coin. The purpose was to present
larger, more dramatic artwork.
The email claims that the motto was left off of the coin in
order to “phase out God in the United States." There was those people who
accused the government of moving it to the edges so that it would wear off
faster. However, the coins tend to not even make it into circulation because
collectors grab them up.
However, Congress has passed the Consolidated Appropriations
Act of 2008 requiring the motto be moved back to the front or back as soon as
it is practicable. It should not take effect until 2009.
Again, I understand wanting to protect our image as a
God-loving nation, but jumping on every bandwagon has its drawbacks. It
portrays Christians as having agendas and judging everything and anything.
Furthermore, at least get the information right. I am tired
of erroneous Christian emails asking me to support or believe something only to
research it and find out it is false. I think we want so much the opportunity
to defend our beliefs that we miss out on “real" moments that we should.
Instead we are believing emails from friends about battles that are not even needing to be fought.
I am appealing to all Christians to stop the forwarding and
find out the truth before asking others to join a non-existent cause.
