WEEK OF FEBRUARY 29, 2024
VOLUME 11 | ISSUE 26
‘In God we trust’ inspires debate
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The Colorado state motto translated roughly into English — “Nothing without the deity” —displayed on a wall Feb. 21 in the Castle PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD Rock Town Council’s meeting chambers.
County commissioner wants words added to public room BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A wall at the Douglas County government’s public meeting room in Castle Rock may soon bear the words “In God we trust.” That’s if elected County Commissioner George Teal has his way. He’s
pushing for the addition. He said he was inspired by the slogan’s presence in the nearby Castle Rock Town Council’s meeting room. It is unclear if Teal will have his way and when the slogan would be added. He would need the support of one of his two fellow commissioners. Commissioner Abe Laydon has expressed interest in the idea – or something like it – while Commissioner Lora Thomas stands opposed. A recent email newsletter by Thomas said mottos “could be divisive and get some residents up in arms.”
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Teal, who is chair of the commissioners, once served on the town council. He praised the town council’s meeting room. The space shows several mottos, including “In God we trust,” the Colorado state motto in English, from a Latin phrase that translates roughly to “Nothing without deity,” and the Castle Rock phrase “Excellence, dedication, service,” along with the date Castle Rock was established as a town, Teal said. Teal wants to add a similar set of messages.
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