The bill’s author, state Rep. Dodie Horton, said to CNN affiliate WVUE, “It doesn’t preach any particular religion at all, but it certainly does recognize a higher power.”

  • @I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.ml
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    2311 months ago

    Are you aware the motto wasn’t established until 1956? It’s not like it has some deep rooted history. Fundamentalists took over the government and put it into place relatively recently.

    • @bigkix@lemm.ee
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      I know, but it’s been, what, almost 70 years… Why change it now? I don’t think anyone from a non-christian religion is offended by it, right? Although, true, reverting to a previous motto would please everyone I suppose…

      • @Coach@lemmy.world
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        1811 months ago

        I mean…what’s 70 years of precedence…it’s not like Roe v. Wade or anything?

        • @bigkix@lemm.ee
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          So, you’re saying the motto shouldn’t be changed? :) As for RvW, as unbelivably as it might seem, I didn’t follow that one so I can’t take a position because I am not informed enough.

          • @Hazzia@discuss.tchncs.de
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            511 months ago

            My guy came to actively participate the US politics community and “hasn’t been following” one of, if not THE largest political controversies the US has seen this generation.

            I’m sorry sir/ma’am/other, but if I give you the benefit of the doubt to assume you’re not just trolling, there is likely nobody here who will even consider any input you may have.

      • @some_guy
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        I’m certainly offended on behalf of all non-religious parents. I don’t even have kids.