Do you know your State's Preamble?
Never occurred to me to look...very interesting!
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.
Ilinois 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 State 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 Carolina 1868, Preamble We the
people of the State of North Carolina, 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 the State of South Carolina 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 that
maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are
wrong! If you found this to be 'Food
for thought' send to as many as you think will be enlightened as I hope
you were.
Let us bring God back into America !
GOD BLESS AMERICA !
"Encourage One Another"
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