We have a national motto, "In God We Trust." It's on our money, but it will come as a surprise to some that it's official.
It was made so in 1956. Since then, it was challenged unsuccessfully in court three times. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said that the phrase "has nothing whatsoever to do with the establishment of religion."
Public schools in at least 11 states are required to display the national motto. A law passed last week in Louisiana clarifies that it must be at least 11" by 14," it must be the center of the display, the font must be easy to read . . and patriotic customs must be taught.
According to the founder of Liberty Counsel, "The Declaration of Independence declares that our rights come from God, not government. Acknowledging this undeniable heritage is not only constitutional, it’s imperative to sustaining a collective memory of how our nation came to be."
Yes, students have a right to know where our American values came from, what got us started.
from Liberty Counsel
(cont'd tomorrow)
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