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05-12-2003, 12:24 AM

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Originally posted by GaryP
You know-- If this practice becomes wide-spread enough so that a few Christians notice, I would bet that Congress will quickly amend the law to make it illegal simply to "deface" money, or perhaps , specific language just to protect "God".

They have noticed. Last fall I was watching a Christian Coalition event on C-Span and a right-wing senator mentioned in his speech that some evil libruls were crossing out god on the currency.

GaryP · 05-12-2003, 02:58 AM

Thanks for letting us know. I've never heard anyone mention it.

I guess that's progress. At least some on the other side are aware that some of us see it as a problem. I think that is generally the 1st step in changing anything.

Buffman · 05-12-2003, 03:47 AM

It was actually the hand of God who crossed it out becuase He didn't wish to see His name associated with the icons of Mammon.

(Well, if one is a true believer, there is no reason why it couldn't have been God's "hand-iwork.")

ElectEngr · 05-12-2003, 12:40 PM

There's a vending machine in the building that I work in that wont take ANY bills that I've crossed out IGWT on.

Later,
ElectEngr

callmejay · 05-13-2003, 12:22 PM

I just crossed out a "GOD" and wrote "VISHNU." Maybe that'd help a Christian understand why it's offensive. *Shrug*

chekmate · 05-13-2003, 05:58 PM

I work at a bank, and have access to thousands of bills a day. I'm too much of a pussy to go through and do it though. I'm sure it wouldn't be well received, and I'm pretty sure I'd get caught, and/or get in trouble. What do you think I should do?

Toto · 05-13-2003, 07:47 PM

chekmate: I do not think that you should use the authority given by your job to promote any of your private beliefs. It's not worth the possible danger to your economic status, and it seems a bit unethical.

PopeInTheWoods · 05-13-2003, 09:18 PM

Here's a sample of my work....

Andy

Jewel · 05-14-2003, 04:46 AM

Andy -- Excellent! The original motto was so much better!

chackmate -- I agree with Toto. Besides, your employer would probably fire you if you were caught. While our cause is just, it isn't worth losing your job over.

dangin · 05-14-2003, 05:59 AM

Chekmate

Keep your job, at most, do it to your personal bills at home, and exchange them every day, but don't do it on the clock.

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05-12-2003, 02:58 AM	#22
GaryP Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lancaster, OH Posts: 1,792	Thanks for letting us know. I've never heard anyone mention it. I guess that's progress. At least some on the other side are aware that some of us see it as a problem. I think that is generally the 1st step in changing anything.

05-12-2003, 03:47 AM	#23
Buffman Beloved Deceased Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: central Florida Posts: 3,546	It was actually the hand of God who crossed it out becuase He didn't wish to see His name associated with the icons of Mammon. (Well, if one is a true believer, there is no reason why it couldn't have been God's "hand-iwork.")

05-12-2003, 12:40 PM	#24
ElectEngr Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ahhh, I've moved since then.... Posts: 1,729	There's a vending machine in the building that I work in that wont take ANY bills that I've crossed out IGWT on. Later, ElectEngr

05-13-2003, 12:22 PM	#25
callmejay Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 466	I just crossed out a "GOD" and wrote "VISHNU." Maybe that'd help a Christian understand why it's offensive. Shrug

05-13-2003, 05:58 PM	#26
chekmate Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Downriver Detroit Posts: 1,961	I work at a bank, and have access to thousands of bills a day. I'm too much of a pussy to go through and do it though. I'm sure it wouldn't be well received, and I'm pretty sure I'd get caught, and/or get in trouble. What do you think I should do?

05-13-2003, 07:47 PM	#27
Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	chekmate: I do not think that you should use the authority given by your job to promote any of your private beliefs. It's not worth the possible danger to your economic status, and it seems a bit unethical.

05-13-2003, 09:18 PM	#28
PopeInTheWoods Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Rochester NY USA Posts: 4,318	Here's a sample of my work.... Andy

05-14-2003, 04:46 AM	#29
Jewel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Posts: 1,112	Andy -- Excellent! The original motto was so much better! chackmate -- I agree with Toto. Besides, your employer would probably fire you if you were caught. While our cause is just, it isn't worth losing your job over.

05-14-2003, 05:59 AM	#30
dangin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The Middle, Kansas Posts: 2,637	Chekmate Keep your job, at most, do it to your personal bills at home, and exchange them every day, but don't do it on the clock.

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