National Motto's History in Congress and in Court However, the posters have drawn severe backlash from groups who are arguing on social media that the posters promote the Christian faith even though 'In God We Trust' has been the national motto since 1956. I co-authored the bill in 2003 that allowed schools to display the motto, and last year I authored the 'In God We Trust Act,' which requires a school to display the motto if there… /YWyopJZ11f The national motto, In God We Trust, asserts our collective trust in a sovereign God. Bryan Hughes wrote in a tweet the national motto asserts our collective trust in a sovereign God. The law says schools 'must display in a conspicuous place in each building of the school or institution a durable poster or framed copy of the United States national motto 'In God We Trust.'' The poster must contain a representation of the United States flag centered under the national motto and a representation of the Texas state flag. The Texas Tribune reports Senate Bill 797 passed during last year's legislative session. Quick Start Podcast: Christian School Takes BOLD Stand Amid Threats, Acts 5:29 Posters featuring the national motto are going up in public schools and colleges across Texas, and that's drawing backlash from several groups who argue the phrase is used to promote Christianity.Ī new Texas state law requires all public elementary, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education to post in their facilities 'In God We Trust' posters if they are donated or purchased by private donations.

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