" 'In God We Trust' and The Dollar Bill" @http://brikhousedelights.blogspot.com/

While surfing the Internet, I found this this image:

It's obviously an image made for Facebook-a subject screaming controversy, disagreements, and conflict-but this image is definitely "share" worthy. Why? Because within it lies thought and reevaluation. I inquire if individuals have resented the writings on this money we use everyday. Have we forgotten who and what is on the money we spend? Do we know the actual reasoning for the selected images, phrases, numbers, and designs on our money? The major controversial issue with "In God We Trust" is that God is not worshiped by everyone: there are individuals that practice and believe in other religions while other individuals have little to no belief in anything. This is understood from the "Land of the free" perspective.... BUT under a different perspective, I view and share this image solely out of respect. In reality, the majority of individuals have disrespected "In God We Trust"-from those that obtain dominance and power over the country to individuals simply infatuated with the dollar.

A multitude of figures possessing power (seemingly) do not base their decisions, actions, and routes to power and success on what we believe (according to The Holy Bible) is "God-like". Did they ask themselves "Is this what God would do?"or "Is what I'm doing related to my trust in God?" From an even deeper view...we (as in some of us) have grown to love money-enamored with its value and the power within it. Gluttony and greed spew from the mouths, souls, and hands of a multitude of individuals-both of which God (according to The Bible) is not even remotely fond of. Despite the saying "money is the root of all evil", I believe that to be true if allowed by the person...which would result in a nice amount of us being guilty. Was the money created by the hands of man or machines ran by the hands of man with God in their hearts? This is no religious blog by any means. I'm not striving to push my personal beliefs on anyone, but the image grants way to thought, and that is what I hope it will do for everyone! Also, what's interesting, is that some people seek more trust in man than in God. Has "In God We Trust" been disrespected? Have you considered or questioned the images and writings on your money? Are you guilty? If you're of another religion, are you bothered by it? Should it be removed due to the lack of respect or because it seems to exclude other religions? Is this subject even of relevance? Another random day of thinking. Let me know what you think.

With Realness,

Bee Elae
3/10/2014 8:22p.m.