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Alabama 1901, Preamble
We the people of the State of
Alabama , invoking the favor and
guidance of Almighty God, do
ordain and establish the
following Constitution..
Alaska 1956, Preamble
We, the people of Alaska ,
grateful to God and to those who
founded our nation and pioneered
this great land.
Arizona 1911, Preamble
We, the people of the State of
Arizona , grateful to Almighty
God for our liberties, do ordain
this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble
We, the people of the State of
Arkansas , grateful to Almighty
God for the privilege of
choosing our own form of
government...
California 1879, Preamble
We, the People of the State of
California , grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom...
Colorado 1876, Preamble
We, the people of Colorado ,
with profound reverence for the
Supreme Ruler of Universe...
Connecticut 1818, Preamble.
The People of Connecticut,
acknowledging with gratitude the
good Providence of God in
permitting them to enjoy.
Delaware 1897, Preamble
Through Divine Goodness all men
have, by nature, the rights of
worshipping and serving their
Creator according to the
dictates of their consciences.
Florida 1885, Preamble
We, the people of the State of
Florida , grateful to Almighty
God for our constitutional
liberty, establish this
Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble
We, the people of Georgia ,
relying upon protection and
guidance of Almighty God, do
ordain and establish this
Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble
We , the people of Hawaii ,
Grateful for Divine Guidance ...
Establish this Constitution.
Idaho 1889, Preamble
We, the people of the State of
Idaho , grateful to Almighty God
for our freedom, to secure its
blessings.
Illinois 1870, Preamble
We, the people of the State of
Illinois, grateful to Almighty
God for the civil , political
and religious liberty which He
hath so long permitted us to
enjoy and looking to Him for a
blessing on our endeavors.
Indiana 1851, Preamble
We, the People of the State of
Indiana , grateful to Almighty
God for the free exercise of the
right to choose our form of
government.
Iowa 1857, Preamble
We, the People of the St ate of
Iowa , grateful to the Supreme
Being for the blessings hitherto
enjoyed, and feeling our
dependence on Him for a
continuation of these blessings,
establish this Constitution.
Kansas 1859, Preamble
We, the people of Kansas ,
grateful to Almighty God for our
civil and religious privileges
establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891, Preamble..
We, the people of the
Commonwealth are grateful to
Almighty God for the civil,
political and religious
liberties..
Louisiana 1921, Preamble
We, the people of the State of
Louisiana , grateful to Almighty
God for the civil, political and
religious liberties we enjoy.
Maine 1820, Preamble
We the People of Maine
acknowledging with grateful
hearts the goodness of the
Sovereign Ruler of the Universe
in affording us an opportunity
.. And imploring His aid and
direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble
We, the people of the state of
Maryland , grateful to Almighty
God for our civil and religious
liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble
We...the people of
Massachusetts, acknowledging
with grateful hearts, the
goodness of the Great Legislator
of the Universe In the course of
His Providence, an opportunity
and devoutly imploring His
direction
Michigan 1908, Preamble.
We, the people of the State of
Michigan , grateful to Almighty
God for the blessings of
freedom, establish this
Constitution.
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble
We, the people of the State of
Minnesota, grateful to God for
our civil and religious liberty,
and desiring to perpetuate its
blessings:
Mississippi 1890, Preamble
We, the people of Mississippi in
convention assembled, grateful
to Almighty God, and invoking
His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble
We, the people of Missouri ,
with profound reverence for the
Supreme Ruler of the Universe,
and grateful for His goodness .
Establish this Constitution...
Montana 1889, Preamble.
We, the people of Montana ,
grateful to Almighty God for the
blessings
of liberty establish this
Constitution ..
Nebraska 1875, Preamble
We, the people, grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom .
Establish this Constitution.
Nevada 1864, Preamble
We the people of the State of
Nevada , grateful to Almighty
God for our freedom, establish
this Constitution...
New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art.
I. Sec. V
Every individual has a natural
and unalienable right to worship
God according to the dictates of
his own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble
We, the people of the State of
New Jersey, grateful to Almighty
God for civil and religious
liberty which He hath so long
permitted us to enjoy, and
looking to Him for a blessing on
our endeavors.
New Mexico 1911, Preamble
We, the People of New Mexico,
grateful to Almighty God for the
blessings of liberty..
New York 1846, Preamble
We, the people of the State of
New York , grateful to Almighty
God for our freedom, in order to
secure its blessings.
North
Carol ina 1868, Preamble
We the people of the State of
North Carol ina, grateful to
Almighty God, the Sovereign
Ruler of Nations, for our civil,
political, and religious
liberties, and acknowledging our
dependence upon Him for the
continuance of those...
North Dakota 1889, Preamble
We , the people of North Dakota
, grateful to Almighty God for
the blessings of civil and
religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble
We the people of the state of
Ohio , grateful to Almighty God
for our freedom, to secure its
blessings and to promote our
common.
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble
Invoking the guidance of
Almighty God, in order to secure
and perpetuate the blessings of
liberty, establish this
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights,
Article I Section 2.
All men shall be secure in the
Natural right, to worship
Almighty God according to the
dictates of their consciences
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble
We, the people of Pennsylvania,
grateful to Almighty God for the
blessings of civil and religious
liberty, and humbly invoking His
guidance....
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble.
We the People of the State of
Rhode Island grateful to
Almighty God for the civil and
religious liberty which He hath
so long permitted us to enjoy,
and looking to Him for a
blessing...
South Carolina , 1778, Preamble
We, the people of he State of
South Carol ina grateful to God
for our liberties, do ordain and
establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889, Preamble
We, the people of South Dakota ,
grateful to Almighty God for our
civil and religious liberties
...
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI..III.
That all men have a natural and
indefeasible right to worship
Almighty God according to the
dictates of their conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble
We the People of the Republic of
Texas , acknowledging, with
gratitude, the grace and
beneficence of God.
Utah 1896, Preamble
Grateful to Almighty God for
life and liberty, we establish
this Constitution.
Vermont 1777, Preamble
Whereas all government ought to
enable the individuals who
compose it to enjoy their
natural rights, and other
blessings which the Author of
Existence has bestowed on man .
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights,
XVI
Religion, or the Duty which we
owe our Creator can be directed
only by Reason and that it is
the mutual duty of all to
practice Christian Forbearance,
Love and Charity towards each
other
Washington 1889, Preamble
We the People of the State of
Washington, grateful to the
Supreme Ruler of the Universe
for our liberties, do ordain
this Constitution
West Virginia 1872, Preamble
Since through Divine Providence
we enjoy the blessings of civil,
political and religious liberty,
we, the people of West Virginia
reaffirm our faith in and
constant reliance upon God ...
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble
We, the people of Wisconsin,
grateful to Almighty God for our
freedom, domestic tranquility...
Wyoming 1890, Preamble
We, the people of the State of
Wyoming , grateful to God for
our civil, political, and
religious liberties, establish
this Constitution...
After reviewing acknowledgments
of God from all 50 state
constitutions,
one is faced with the prospect
thatmaybe,
the
ACLU and the out-of-control
federal courts arewrong!
If you found this to be 'Food
for thought' send to as many as
you think will be enlightened as
I hope you were.
(Please note that at no time is
anyone told that they MUST
worship God.)
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
"A
prayer without Jesus' name is
like a letter without a stamp -
it ain't going anywhere!"
