There appears to be some confusion over what Gilligan is talking about, possibly because he mentioned that some claim that the motto "In God We Trust" first appeared on coins in the 1950's. I personally have never heard this claim from anyone before. Rather, (and it is possible Gilligan has confused the claim with this one) people claim that the motto "In God We Trust" was only taken as an official motto of the United States in the 50's (which is well documented and true).
What is true relating to money though, is that in the 50's laws were passed to first make it a mandatory inclusion on all coins, and second to put it on paper money for the first time.
However the most well known (and widely talked about by atheists) event of the 50's concerning the phrase was its adoption as the national motto.
Did you perhaps confuse what these people were saying about the adoption or its inclusion on paper money Gilligan?
What is true relating to money though, is that in the 50's laws were passed to first make it a mandatory inclusion on all coins, and second to put it on paper money for the first time.
However the most well known (and widely talked about by atheists) event of the 50's concerning the phrase was its adoption as the national motto.
Did you perhaps confuse what these people were saying about the adoption or its inclusion on paper money Gilligan?
