Tag : patriotism
In God We Trust title : 'In God We Trust' Motto on U.S. Currency Targeted for Removal
summary : U.S. District Court officials for the Northern District of Ohio on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against the federal government that demanded the removal of the national motto, "In God We Trust," from U.S. currency. The plaintiffs, which are a "group of atheists, humanists, and religious persons who find the use of God's name on currency to be sinful," claim this national motto on currency breaches their rights to free exercise, free speech and equal protection. Attorneys from the largest U.S. legal organization dedicated to defending religious freedom for all Americans stepped into the case as well.
date : Dec 01, 2016 01:22 PM EST
Ryder Cup 2016 title : Ryder Cup Crowd Unites for Stunning 'God Bless America,' Team USA Wins Trophy
summary : Breaking golf etiquette and history, this year's Ryder Cup crowd of 45,000-plus fans in Minnesota broke into a spirited, booming rendition of God Bless America at the first tee on Friday morning. Some attendees said it was unlike anything they've ever seen before at a golf tournament, and was louder than what's often heard at most sports stadiums. The crowd's magical spin worked, because for the first time since 1975, every U.S. player won at least one match. And for the first time since 2008, the Ryder Cup is staying in America.
date : Oct 04, 2016 01:49 PM EDT
John Tortorella title : World Cup Players Who Sit in National Anthem Will Sit Entire Game, Says Team USA Hockey Coach
summary : Team USA hockey coach John Tortorella made headlines this week when he told ESPN's Linda Cohn, "If any of my players sit on the bench for the national anthem, they will sit there the rest of the game." In the wake of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's "sitting protest" during the anthem regarding concerns about civil rights of minorities, Tortorella expressed a zero tolerance policy for players who refuse to participate in the U.S. national anthem during the 2016 World Cup of Hockey tournament.
date : Sep 11, 2016 10:11 AM EDT
Creek County Sheriff Car Decal title : Oklahoma Sheriff Places 'In God We Trust' Decals on Fleet Vehicles, Prompts Polarizing Viewpoints for Christians and Non-Christians
summary : 'In God We Trust' decals are being placed on Creek County Sheriff Office fleet vehicles in east-central Oklahoma. However, Sheriff John Davis said it is not for religious reasons.
date : Nov 18, 2015 12:00 PM EST
Chris Kyle of American Sniper title : Chris Kyle Talks about His Christian Faith in 'American Sniper' Book, Which the Movie Left Out
summary : Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper,” which tells the story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, has grossed $90.2 million at the box office this weekend, shattering previous January records. However, it mostly left out the story surrounding Kyle's Christian faith as described in his book.
date : Jan 19, 2015 12:58 PM EST