Religious Endorsement?

2007-06-08 22:10:49

#1

DesertFox-: The very model of a modern major general; +796|7130|United States of America

There's been some controversy in my state over a new license plate design. Some call it religious endorsement because only registration fees are required to get it while others, such as the "Support Our Troops" plate, has an extra fee attached.

https://www.in.gov/bmv/plates/InGodWeTrust.jpg

Is this religious endorsement, along with the pricing too? I don't believe it is any more so than the ceremonial deism that is present on our currency since it doesn't specify in any specific sect or name a god.

Plate info here

Also, here are some articles about the lawsuits and whatnot:
http://www.reporter-times.com/?module=d … ormat=html
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgaz … 210915.htm
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a … -1/LOCAL17

2007-06-08 22:12:37

#2

farmerfez: o wut?; +78|6976

nah i dont think its got anything religious. I mean for god sakes it says in god we trust on our money...

2007-06-08 23:14:48

#3

Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|7120|Canberra, AUS

My main complaint with that is that they've packed so much that the actual license number takes second (or third?) stage.

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2007-06-08 23:15:30

#4

Reciprocity: Member; +721|7026|the dank(super) side of Oregon

I dont know what Jesus would drive, but I now know what state he would live in.

2007-06-08 23:18:31

#5

Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|7120|Canberra, AUS

Reciprocity wrote:
I dont know what Jesus would drive, but I now know what state he would live in.

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2007-06-08 23:46:53

#6

Spearhead: Gulf coast redneck hippy; +731|7136|Tampa Bay Florida

Its religious, especially when the actual license number is crammed to the side because of it. Maybe if it were smaller, but honestly, I challenge you to go find ONE American who isnt retarded or mentally disabled who doesn't know the saying IN GOD WE TRUST. It's like the car dealers who feel they need to put 80 by 80 foot flags over their parking lots in order to score some business. Theres a line where "patriotic" becomes "nationalistic". I dont need the god damn American flag spammed in my face 20 times a day, I think I know which country I've lived in my entire life by now.

Last edited by Spearhead (2007-06-08 23:47:31)

2007-06-09 03:11:55

#7

PureFodder: Member; +225|6731

Make them like this;

https://www.worldlicenseplates.com/jpglps/EU_UK_GI1.jpg

Avoid utterly pointless arguments.

2007-06-09 04:36:21

#8

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|7067|London, England

Exactly, you Americans don't know mundane and to the point until you've visited Europe. However, when your numberplate is more mundane than the one of Germany's (as is ours), you know you've gone too far.

Still, the whole bumper sticker/we love jesus/i hate mexicans bumper stickers that you guys do isn't here either, the furthest we go is football teams and stuff. So you can say that we're overall 67% more boring than you guys.

2007-06-09 04:39:25

#9

Bubbalo: The Lizzard; +541|7007

DesertFox- wrote:
I don't believe it is any more so than the ceremonial deism that is present on our currency since it doesn't specify in any specific sect or name a god.

Which is all very well and good if you aren't an atheist/polytheist.

2007-06-09 04:41:55

#10

Penetrator: Certified Twat; +296|6954|Bournemouth, South England

PureFodder wrote:
Make them like this;
http://www.worldlicenseplates.com/jpglps/EU_UK_GI1.jpg

Avoid utterly pointless arguments.

Damn right, easy to read, no clutter, no risk of arguements/Jihads.

Especially in the UK, where any kind of pro-England or pro-any native religion will get a racism law suite slammed on you.

Its ok for other religions to come here illegally and take over entire cities, building mosques, and taking massive benefits, but you try waving a St Georges Cross in our own capital city....

2007-06-09 04:46:38

#11

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|7067|London, England

Penetrator_01 wrote:
PureFodder wrote:
Make them like this;
http://www.worldlicenseplates.com/jpglps/EU_UK_GI1.jpg

Avoid utterly pointless arguments.
Damn right, easy to read, no clutter, no risk of arguements/Jihads.

Especially in the UK, where any kind of pro-England or pro-any native religion will get a racism law suite slammed on you.

Its ok for other religions to come here illegally and take over entire cities, building mosques, and taking massive benefits, but you try waving a St Georges Cross in our own capital city....

Actually you can have the UK flag on your car.

https://www.alidrewnumberplates.co.uk/images/endbadges.jpg

But we're still the most mundane out of Europe.

2007-06-09 04:47:50

#12

Penetrator: Certified Twat; +296|6954|Bournemouth, South England

You can have the flag on your plate, (EU, pfffft) but at risk of having your car seriously fucked up in a lot of places in the UK. Hardly worth the risk.

2007-06-09 09:39:18

#13

DesertFox-: The very model of a modern major general; +796|7130|United States of America

Bubbalo wrote:
DesertFox- wrote:
I don't believe it is any more so than the ceremonial deism that is present on our currency since it doesn't specify in any specific sect or name a god.
Which is all very well and good if you aren't an atheist/polytheist.

Ceremonial deism, chum. Blame the country.

https://www.wpclipart.com/money/US_Currency/US_Quarter_front.png

https://www.wpclipart.com/money/US_Currency/US_Dime_front.png

https://www.personal.psu.edu/users/m/c/mcc171/dollar.jpg

Last edited by DesertFox- (2007-06-09 09:42:18)

2007-06-09 09:43:18

#14

Beyond_Parallax: Member; +1|6622|Parts Unknown

I'm a NW indiana resident and I can relate. When asked if they could provide me with a plate that said "In secular Govt. We Trust", the heavyset woman at the DMV almost shit herself with disgust. -1 karma to the Indiana DMV

2007-06-09 17:02:28

#15

Flecco: iPod is broken.; +1,048|7111|NT, like Mick Dundee

Why does the US currency feature that creepy arsed pyramid anyway? Weird...

Oh and for my views on this subject I offer Pat Condell...

United States of Jesus and the Extremist Christian right-wingers indeed...

Whoa... Can't believe these forums are still kicking.

2007-06-09 18:31:17

#16

Commie Killer: Member; +192|6833

Penetrator_01 wrote:
You can have the flag on your plate, (EU, pfffft) but at risk of having your car seriously fucked up in a lot of places in the UK. Hardly worth the risk.

Wow, is it really that bad over there? I dont really know the situation but I would have to say you guys need to toughen your laws the fuck up. And really, jail sentences of 10 days or stupid shit like that dont really mean much. You wanna make a person think first, then its money, death, or a long time.

2007-06-09 19:21:24

#17

Stingray24: Proud member of the vast right-wing conspiracy; +1,060|6891|The Land of Scott Walker

Flecco wrote:
Why does the US currency feature that creepy arsed pyramid anyway? Weird...

Oh and for my views on this subject I offer Pat Condell...

United States of Jesus and the Extremist Christian right-wingers indeed...

Atheist can’t be elected? United States of Jesus? Hijacked by Christian zealots? BUAHAHAHAHAHA! A bit paranoid isn't he? Tell me, what does the phrase on our money have to do with any election?

Last edited by Stingray24 (2007-06-09 19:22:43)

2007-06-09 19:26:52

#18

HURLEY: Ima Crunchatize you.; +170|7128|The Lou

Mekstizzle wrote:
Exactly, you Americans don't know mundane and to the point until you've visited Europe. However, when your numberplate is more mundane than the one of Germany's (as is ours), you know you've gone too far.

Still, the whole bumper sticker/we love jesus/i hate mexicans bumper stickers that you guys do isn't here either, the furthest we go is football teams and stuff. So you can say that we're overall 67% more boring than you guys.

Ahhh, I forgot that Europe has everything perfect and we should just copy off them.

2007-06-09 19:43:36

#19

HeavyMetalDave: Metal Godz; +107|7103|California

Pat Condell = Genius

If you think he's an idiot... it's because he's smarter than you...

I'll stand behind that guy...

2007-06-09 19:45:47

#20

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|7013|NYC / Hamburg

HeavyMetalDave wrote:
Pat Condell = Genius

If you think he's an idiot... it's because he's smarter than you...

I'll stand behind that guy...

so will I

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2007-06-09 19:46:13

#21

Stingray24: Proud member of the vast right-wing conspiracy; +1,060|6891|The Land of Scott Walker

HeavyMetalDave wrote:
Pat Condell = Genius

If you think he's an idiot... it's because he's smarter than you...

I'll stand behind that guy...

And I'll choose not to insult your intelligence just because I disagree with you. I don't think he's an idiot. I think he's paranoid.

2007-06-09 19:55:09

#22

HURLEY: Ima Crunchatize you.; +170|7128|The Lou

HeavyMetalDave wrote:
Pat Condell = Genius

If you think he's an idiot... it's because he's smarter than you...

I'll stand behind that guy...

I respect you Dave, but I cannot respect that man.

Soo, if we have the brain the size of a peanut, then what country has a bigger one? and why aren't they the superpower?

He may not be anti-American but hes the anti-Christ

Last edited by HURLEY (2007-06-09 19:59:59)

2007-06-09 20:21:38

#23

Flecco: iPod is broken.; +1,048|7111|NT, like Mick Dundee

Stingray24 wrote:
Flecco wrote:
Why does the US currency feature that creepy arsed pyramid anyway? Weird...

Oh and for my views on this subject I offer Pat Condell...

United States of Jesus and the Extremist Christian right-wingers indeed...
Atheist can’t be elected? United States of Jesus? Hijacked by Christian zealots? BUAHAHAHAHAHA! A bit paranoid isn't he? Tell me, what does the phrase on our money have to do with any election?

Name the last American President who didn't claim to be of the Christian faith please.

Edit.

I'm serious. I want somebody here to point me in the right direction of a non-christian President of the USA, a name would be great as would hyperlinks to sources...

Last edited by Flecco (2007-06-09 20:51:13)

Whoa... Can't believe these forums are still kicking.

2007-06-10 20:55:57

#24

Stingray24: Proud member of the vast right-wing conspiracy; +1,060|6891|The Land of Scott Walker

Answer my question and I'll answer yours.

2007-06-10 21:32:08

#25

DesertFox-: The very model of a modern major general; +796|7130|United States of America

Flecco wrote:
Stingray24 wrote:
Flecco wrote:
Why does the US currency feature that creepy arsed pyramid anyway? Weird...

Oh and for my views on this subject I offer Pat Condell...

United States of Jesus and the Extremist Christian right-wingers indeed...
Atheist can’t be elected? United States of Jesus? Hijacked by Christian zealots? BUAHAHAHAHAHA! A bit paranoid isn't he? Tell me, what does the phrase on our money have to do with any election?
Name the last American President who didn't claim to be of the Christian faith please.

Edit.

I'm serious. I want somebody here to point me in the right direction of a non-christian President of the USA, a name would be great as would hyperlinks to sources...

Why doesn't some full out atheist run for office at least then? Surely if they don't get a majority of votes, the country must be bigoted against them.

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