The Preambles of all 50 States Of The United States:
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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. |
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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... |
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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... |
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California |
1879 |
Preamble. We, the People of the State of California,
grateful to Almighty God for our freedom. |
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Colorado |
1876 |
Preamble. We, the people of Colorado, with profound
reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe. |
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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. |
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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 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. |
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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… |
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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 |
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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… |
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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. |
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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 |
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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, |
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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 |
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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 Carolina
grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution. |
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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... |
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Texas |
1845 |
Preamble. We the People of the Republic of Texas,
acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God. |
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Utah |
1896 |
Preamble. Grateful to Almighty God for life and
liberty, we establish this Constitution. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Wisconsin |
1848 |
Preamble. We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility |
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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", copy and 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.
"Those people who
will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." -
William Penn
GOD BLESS AMERICA