I do not pose this question as simply “What words should be printed on the dollar?”, but “What should we as Americans put our faith into to support the collectively perceived value of the dollar?”

On its surface it would almost seem as a contradiction that the thing we exchange (and by extension, its electronic counterpart) for goods and services everyday would be valued on the trust we, as a nation, put into a deity. However, it is something that we, as free people, seem to be exactly certain of what it is worth. Not only do we trade it, but we sometimes kill, steal and lie for, and even give away freely for things we assign more importance than ourselves.

Christians (the true kind) ‘render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s.’ They also render unto God that which is God’s. A clever minister has even said that God will reward the man who puts trust in Him; and, the man who earns a dollar, ultimately puts his trust in God for the successful ability to work for it.

Ministers and community organizers alike should pay close attention. In my opinion, the functions you serve to society are mirrors of each other. ‘In God We Trust’ will remain on the dollar until a replacement is decided upon; one that can be determined by a majority of Americans.

For those that are offended by the phrase, I dare you to stop using cash. If you are so offended, it shouldn’t be that hard with debit cards being as common as they are. The E-Dollar has nothing printed on it, and your debit card contains no mention of any deity. The only things you can’t buy without ‘In God We Trust’ are illegal, anyway.

I for one believe that God is less interested in receiving our dollars, and more interested in what we do for, and with them. As long as there are people who place this kind of trust in God, and similarly in our currency, I will support keeping the phrase ‘In God We Trust’ on the dollar.

Paul, as I wrote you last week, I have your post “Frugal Fix: Revive your Cell Phone or Electronic Devices from Water Damage” posted on my website. It’s so incredibly valuable to anyone under any topic!

Fantastic post Kevin I look forward to reading more of your stuff.

Ronald Reagan was my favorite president by a wide margin, so it’s a real honor that Matt attached the quote to the post.

BTW, your site is outstanding, hard to believe it’s only been around a couple of months.

Are you enjoying Australia???

Thanks,
Kevin

Nice to see you on DFA! Articles like this really help me personally refocus my thinking on to what is really important. This sort of topic DOES have a lot to do with personal finance.

In addition, you get every bigger KUDOS for using one of my favorite Reagan quotes.

I look forward to reading more of your work!