Alarm over Texas law forcing schools to display ‘In God We Trust’ signs | Texas | The Guardian

"We know that state governments in places like Texas are codifying white Christian nationalist patriarchy into law at an alarming rate," she added. "The most dangerous examples of this are bans on abortion and gender-affirming care, as well as efforts to censor education."

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/21/texas-in-god-we-trust-posters-law

How ‘In God We Trust’ Bills Are Helping Advance A Christian Nationalist Agenda | Talking Points Memo

…Christian nationalism is a political ideology that fuses conservative religious beliefs with a – usually white – American identity. Christian nationalists assume that the laws of the land should be based on Christian morals….

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/how-in-god-we-trust-bills-are-helping-advance-a-christian-nationalist-agenda

Satanic Temple plans to sue Mississippi if state puts 'In God We Trust' on flag - The Hill

The Satanic Temple is warning Mississippi that it will pursue a lawsuit against the state if it puts the phrase "In God We Trust" on its state flag, as is currently planned.
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/506490-satanic-temple-plans-to-sue-mississippi-if-state-puts-in-god-we-trust-on

Billboards oppose ‘In God We Trust’ | Freethought Today

The Freedom From Religion Foundation placed eye-catching billboards in South Dakota’s largest cities to protest a new state law requiring “In God We Trust” in public schools. And it did catch the eyes of Gov. Kristi Noem and several state representatives.....
https://www.freethoughttoday.com/vol-36-no-08-october-2019/billboards-oppose-in-god-we-trust

Kentucky's Dollar Bill Loophole (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Athiest podast #283)

— A Kentucky school district found a great way to get around the state’s “In God We Trust” law, and it’s already angering state officials. (1:52)
 — A candidate for Colorado House says women shouldn’t wear pants. (9:40)
 — GOP Rep. Steve King says humanity exists only because of rape and incest. (17:44)
 — A Christian pastor, formerly an extremist, is urging Trump to tone down the violent rhetoric. (23:00)
 — A FL teacher was suspended after posting a message about how racism was over and Pledge protests were immature. (25:33)
 — Never debate Christian pseudo-historian David Barton. His rules are weird. (30:25)
 — An Oregon man won’t pay taxes because he’s a Christian who opposes abortion. So there. (35:58) — Another famous Christian announced he’s no longer a Christian. (39:29) https://soundcloud.com/friendly-atheist-podcast/ep-283-kentuckys-dollar-bill-loophole

A red state is plastering ‘In God We Trust’ on the walls of public schools. It’s mandatory - The Washington Post

South Dakota joins a growing list of states that force their schools to display the motto.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/07/27/red-state-is-plastering-god-we-trust-walls-public-schools-its-mandatory/

Humanist group threatens Mississippi lawsuit over 'In God We Trust' license plates - The Hill

A national humanist group is threatening to sue Mississippi if the state does not provide alternatives to its recently introduced “In God We Trust” license plate.....
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/437469-humanist-group-threatens-lawsuit-if-mississippi-doesnt-offer

Nebraska Lawmaker: Atheists Should Promote Religion Since It Keeps Us “In Line” | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

Nebraska State Sen. Steve Erdman recently introduced a bill, LB73, which would require public schools to display the phrase “In God We Trust” in “each classroom or in another prominent place in each school building where each student shall be able to see and read it each day school is in session.” It’s yet another Project Blitz-fueled attempt to stick God in the public schools, though Erdman insisted, not very convincingly, that his bill had “nothing to do with religion.”....

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2019/02/14/nebraska-lawmaker-atheists-should-promote-religion-since-it-keeps-us-in-line/

“In God We Trust” License Plate Funds Christian Hate Group | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos - AZ Atheist Lawmaker

If you want to buy the specialty “In God We Trust” license plate in Arizona, the state says that $17 of your $25 annual fee “goes to promote the national motto ‘In God We Trust’, 1st amendment rights and the heritage of this state and nation.” That’s… not exactly up my alley. But you can see why a lot of people might want it even if they’re not Christians...
https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2019/02/06/az-atheist-lawmaker-in-god-we-trust-license-plate-funds-christian-hate-group/?mc_cid=24f73e0a61&mc_eid=077f8ff121

An IL Republican Accidentally Told the Truth About His “In God We Trust” Bill | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

House Bill 341, filed by Republican State Rep. Darren Bailey, would allow schools to display the phrase in a “conspicuous location inside or outside each school building.” It wouldn’t be mandatory, so there’s that, but it’s still useless.....
https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2019/01/30/an-il-republican-accidentally-told-the-truth-about-his-in-god-we-trust-bill/

Dollar bills from 1935 without “In God We Trust” - mildlyinteresting

https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/9vu391/dollar_bills_from_1935_without_in_god_we_trust/

A campaign to blitz the country with ‘In God We Trust’ laws takes root - Religion News Service

As the summer heat waxes and state legislative sessions wane, the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation has scored a few small but significant victories....

https://religionnews.com/2018/07/02/a-campaign-to-blitz-the-country-with-in-god-we-trust-laws-takes-root/

After Public Outcry, Freeport (IL) Library Board Rejects Religious Motto Display – Friendly Atheist

Earlier this week, I posted about a library in Freeport, Illinois that was considering putting the phrase “In God We Trust” in the building in some prominent way.....

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/12/after-public-outcry-freeport-il-library-board-rejects-religious-motto-display/

The coming decline of religious pandering in politics

A bill to put “In God We Trust” in public schools. A resolution declaring this the “Year of the Bible.” Another bill declaring that “wildlife found in this state is the property of Almighty God.” A law mandating the placement of a Ten Commandments monument on public land.

These moves are unconstitutional because the government is promoting religion. But often, they are as much a political tool as they are a religious declaration. Fortunately and at long last, we might be seeing the blunting of this political weapon.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/freethoughtnow/decline-of-religious-pandering-in-politics/

Lawmaker who wants to put God in schools is thankful for slavery and believes 'Jews own everything' - Raw Story

Democratic Florida State Rep. Kimberly Daniels, who is pushing a bill that would put the words "In God We Trust" in Florida public schools, has in the past made a series of controversial statements about slavery and Jews. ....
https://www.rawstory.com/2018/03/lawmaker-wants-put-god-schools-thankful-slavery-believes-jews-everything/

Should we post 'In God We Trust' on public schools? | Guest column

A few Sundays ago, a 93-year-old Christian gentleman attended a discussion, sponsored by Humanists of the Treasure Coast, regarding a proposal from Florida legislators to mandate the posting of "In God We Trust" on public school buildings. This gentleman suggested the posting would motivate children to be more ethical and that "In God We Trust" has always been our nation’s motto.....

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/opinion/contributors/2018/02/14/another-perspective-god-we-trust/337345002/

The complex history of ‘In God We Trust’ | Religion News Service

In his first State of the Union address President Donald Trump sought to link religion with American identity.....
https://religionnews.com/2018/02/05/the-complex-history-of-in-god-we-trust/