“In God We Trust” became the national motto 65 years ago this month. But over the past few years a string of bills and city ordinances has sought to expand its usage and presence. Such efforts include legislation requiring or encouraging the motto be displayed in government buildings and schools, on license plates and on police vehicles.
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The state legislative session is still two weeks away, and already there’s controversy. A republican senator wants to pass a resolution declaring 2020 as the year of the Bible. Tim Ward of American Atheists released a statement that said: “Disturbingly, ‘Year of the Bible’ bills are part of a larger religious extremist campaign called Project Blitz.”