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Proposal: Emblazon belief in Creator on money
Amnon Meranda
Published: 27.07.09, 18:09
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31. #12 ... you said it !!! thanks
avi   (07.27.09)
32. number 22
moshe ,   england   (07.27.09)
so you would sing in a sinking boat would you? Or maybe you would pray to the violin. Don't test Him!
33. Flying Spaghetti Monster, anybody?
Yankel ,   Eretz Yisroel   (07.27.09)
We've all been touched by his noodly appendage.
34. In G-d we trust???
Ron ,   L.A., U.S.A.   (07.27.09)
Just because it's printed doesn't mean people will adhere to it. Mr. Zeev, you're not going to be able to convert everybody. They do this stuff in the U.S. and see how many religious people there are! Not much.
35. "Creator on money"
Isaac Shladovsky ,   East Windsor, USA   (07.27.09)
It would behoove MK Zeev to remind himself that what belongs to G-d belongs to G-d and what belongs to Caesar belongs to Caesar. It would also be helpful i someone took the trouble to explain to the good member of the Knesset that there is a difference between running a Yeshiva and a country and the mixture of money and politics is always an UNHOLY alliance.
36. Belief in Creator on Money
Nili ,   Jerusalem   (07.27.09)
I had hoped that with all the pressing issues this country is facing our politicians would come up with something a little bit better than this.
37. Just another example
Sagi   (07.27.09)
of religious insanity. I do not use this word lightly.
38. Some of Shas' NY Rabbi friends need the reminder
S. Michael ,   Carversville, USA   (07.27.09)
The arrest of Shas's friends in New york on money laundering charges shows that they need a remnder in what they shoyuld trust. Unfortunately, all U.S. money say "In God We Trust" but these Rabbis, instead of heeding the slogan on the money, laundered the money to help others engage in illegal acts. Shas talking about God is like Ahmadinejad talking about peace and love.
39. Money .... IS Shas's God
Chaval ,   Jerusalem   (07.27.09)
Having G-d's name officially on it just makes it a little more "kosher" when they bow to the Almighty Bill.
40. 38
zionist forever   (07.28.09)
The money in New York was unclean because it didn't have WE BELIEVE IN THE CREATOR written on it so it needed to be cleaned so they laundered it.
41. shas worship money, this way it wouldnt be idol worship.
shahar ,   israel   (07.28.09)
42. WILL TIBI JUST SHUT UP ALREADY !!
sammy ,   jerusalem   (07.28.09)
ahmed tibi , just shut up , pleasseeee. everyone is soo sick of you , its enough. you are clearly anti jewish in every way. everyt time we see you in the news its always being a hater. how will we have peace if you even have to complain about something like this?????
43. I like what Richard Derr did to a dollar bill for Barbara
Ypip ,   Canada   (07.28.09)
44. Nice to see so many people who dislike
Shira ,   NY B"H YERUSHALAYIM   (07.28.09)
Sepharadim!!! You people are sick. Just because an MK from Shas suggested to have gd's name on money doesn't mean he, Shas or other sepharadim are money lovers and worshippers...everyone of you I am sure loves money.....sickos I am sure the ashki and secular MKs are just as money oriented as you assume Shas is, so shut up!
45. Will it stop corruption?
Lioness ,   Israel   (07.28.09)
Will it stop firms like Pelephone sweet talking their customers into taking other deals without mentioning all the facts. New deal can end up dearer for you after you go into the place to get a cheaper deal? I was reading about all the dissatisfied Pelephone customers. We need laws in this country to safeguard people at places like Pelephone. I dont think the manager of Pelephone will read the message on the bank notes. He just wants plenty bank notes to line his pockets.
46. no no no no
i ,   jerusalem   (07.28.09)
to remind Jews, and in particular Knesset members that money is NOT the center of our lives.
47. Why "In God we trust"? (and #7)
David Olesker ,   Jerusalem Israel   (07.28.09)
"No nation can be strong except in the strength of God, or safe except in His defense. The trust of our people in God should be declared on our national coins." Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase, letter to the Director of the Philadelphia Mint, November 20, 1861. With the Union, threatened by the Civil War, many felt that a public declaration of faith could turn the tide. An apposite thought for Israel today. (BTW #7, niether believing Jews or Muslims would like to see the actual name of God on a bank note, since it could easily come to shame. I assume that's Why the Rabbi suggested the word "Creator".
48. To Ahmed Tibi
Rabbi Ashkenazi ,   Jerusalem   (07.28.09)
Do you not believe in the creator Ahmed? Do you not believe there is no other G-d but Allah in Arabic and HAshem in Hebrew?
49. Oh My!!
James ,   Herzeliya   (07.28.09)
these are the pathetic politicians we are electing to run this country...then we deserve everything we get..What's next? ovadia yosef's pic?
50. what about the atheists and agnostics
rg ,   jerusalem   (07.28.09)
Israel has a high percentage of people who dont believe in gods of any sort. This would alienate them. People need to stop making a state of jews into a jewish state. Many jews just dont care about anything to do with religion or god, and lot also find such things offensive. Maybe as a compromise they should have 'We believe in the creator' and 'We believe in gay pride' to make it fully inclusive. Because something like this would anger secular people like the pride parade gets the goat of the Haredim. Israel is heading downhill fast.......
51. #44 Shira 7 Shas MKs convicted of fraud
AVI ,   Israel   (07.28.09)
Gee i wonder how people came to that opinion. Shas is a cult that uses religion as a cloak to discusise its criminal activities where corruption has become a way of life. So please think a little before you defend these criminals. How is Mr Benizri these days?
52. David , 47 . this declaration was made a 150 years ago
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (07.28.09)
in the 19th century , we live in the 21st one
53. In God we trust. All others pay cash. (end)
JPS ,   Efrat   (07.28.09)
54. Yeah?!.........NO I don't think so
Talula ,   Israel   (07.28.09)
Another nutcase obsessed with money. Don’t they think about anything else? Maybe he’s trying to reach out to the corrupt and deceitful Haredi community, the thieves, the liars, the shady and the fraudulent. Maybe he feels if the words 'We believe in the Creator’ are extolled across our bank notes – it’ll deter the Haredim from committing fraudulent and other despicable acts. Somehow I doubt it. If they steal, cheat, lie, bribe and commit fraud, AND they claim to be religious, then I doubt a few sentiments splashed across a bank note is going to stop them. PS: I couldn't care how outraged Ahmad Tibi is – he should have been kicked out the Knesset yonks ago.
55. "There is proof of the big bang"
Tamar ,   Tel Aviv   (07.28.09)
I think this would make a much better statement! This bill infuriates me. I can't believe he is wasting our tax money puting through this stupid, useless bills when there are so many social and environmental problems that need to be fixed!
56. And why not
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (07.28.09)
Benizri's , Deri's pics on those bills ?
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