Fresno County Supervisors voted Tuesday to display the nation’s motto “In God We Trust” in their boardroom, despite objections to bringing religion into government.

The motto will hang behind supervisors above the county seal and on the opposite wall so that supervisors can also be reminded of it, they decided by a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Brain Pacheco opposed.

Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld sponsored the item. He also successfully proposed adding “In God We Trust” to Fresno City Council chambers in 2017.

Bredefeld said faith has been integral to America’s history and reminds leaders to trust in God as they make decisions. He said the motto “doesn’t choose one faith over another.”

“Those who don’t believe can choose to interpret the national motto as they wish or simply dis

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