Motto Madness

I received the following email From: Dr. Walter Jones eCampaign@gop.com
Subject: In God We Trust
Date: July 29, 2006 10:30:13 AM EDT

Dear Thomas,

On Friday, President George W. Bush officially proclaimed July 30, 2006, as the 50th anniversary of the national motto of the United States, "In God We Trust".

Mr. Bush succinctly chronicled the motto's history from its original wording in Francis Scott Key's poem (which later became our National Anthem)--"And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust!'" during the War of 1812--to its establishment as our national motto by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 30, 1956.

In commemorating this day and "recognizing the blessings of the Creator," the President encouraged all Americans to "offer our thanks for God's great gift of liberty" and to "observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities."

For the full text of the President's proclamation honoring our national motto, "In God We Trust", click here.

Take Action. Forward this proclamation to 5 friends.

Sincerely,

Dr. Walter Jones
Director of Conservative Development

It's officially at the White House:

50th Anniversary of Our National Motto, "In God We Trust," 2006 A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

On the 50th anniversary of our national motto, "In God We Trust," we reflect on these words that guide millions of Americans, recognize the blessings of the Creator, and offer our thanks for His great gift of liberty.

From its earliest days, the United States has been a Nation of faith. During the War of 1812, as the morning light revealed that the battle torn American flag still flew above Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key penned, "And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust!'" His poem became our National Anthem, reminding generations of Americans to "Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation." On July 30, 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the law officially establishing "In God We Trust" as our national motto.

Today, our country stands strong as a beacon of religious freedom. Our citizens, whatever their faith or background, worship freely and millions answer the universal call to love their neighbor and serve a cause greater than self.

As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of our national motto and remember with thanksgiving God's mercies throughout our history, we recognize a divine plan that stands above all human plans and continue to seek His will.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 30, 2006, as the 50th Anniversary of our National Motto, "In God We Trust." I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

GEORGE W. BUSH

Aside from being an incredible waste of time, this is a clear violation of the constitutional separation of church and state. It brings us one step closer to a theocracy. I suggest that everyone who objects to the proclamation to write to Jones.