All 50 State Constitutions invoke God. Look!!!!

[napi21]

The Preambles of all 50 States Of The United States:


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 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 le. 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 he 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.." 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



I received this in an email yesterday, from a fellow Dem. I admit, I was surprised.

[xchrom]

1. shrug -- so a lot of believe have common beliefs and express

them in writing -- that makes them unfailingly right?

not yet in history has it.

but then again -- this is also a good example of why i'm no big cheerleader of democracy.

[northzax]

2. I reference my beloved home state...

of Oregon...

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.. no irrelvant thank you to God, just a note that all men shall be free to worship their God however they might wish to. I think it's perfectly phrased.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

3. That's a shame.

But then again, plenty of state constitutions contain things on miscegenation too.

So oh well.

[pepperbear]

4. with all due respect to the op......

This is complete RW strawman drivel, sent to you to "prove" the intentions of our founding fathers. do yourself and everyone else a favor...please drop it.


anti kick..let this thread go please.

[sinkingfeeling]

5. Then why does the Arkansas 'bill of rights' contain the following?

Sec. 24. All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship
Almighty God according to the dictates of their own con-
sciences; no man can, of right, be compelled to attend,
erect, or support any place of worship; or to maintain any
ministry against his consent. No human authority can, in
any case or manner whatsoever, control or interfere with the
right of conscience; and no preference shall ever be given,
by law, to any religious establishment, denomination or mode
of worship, above any other.

Sec. 25. Religion, morality and knowledge being essential to good
government, the General Assembly shall enact suitable laws
to protect every religious denomination in the peaceable
enjoyment of its own mode of public worship.

Sec. 26. No religious test shall ever be required of any person as a
qualification to vote or hold office; nor shall any person
be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his
religious belief; but nothing herein shall be construed to
dispense with oaths or affirmations.

[Finder]

6. Send them this list. Many state constitutions are unconstitutional.

THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
Article VI.
Clause 3
"... but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."
Amendment I
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;"



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State Constitutions that Discriminate Against Atheists

Arkansas State Constitution, Article 19 Section 1 ("Miscellaneous Provisions")
No person who denies the being of a God shall hold any office in the civil departments of this State, nor be competent to testify as a witness in any court.

Maryland's Declaration of Rights, Article 36
"That as it is the duty of every man to worship God in such manner as he thinks most acceptable to Him, all persons are equally entitled to protection in their religious liberty; wherefore, no person ought by any law to be molested in his person or estate, on account of his religious persuasion, or profession, or for his religious practice, unless, under the color of religion, he shall disturb the good order, peace or safety of the State, or shall infringe the laws of morality, or injure others in their natural, civil or religious rights; nor ought any person to be compelled to frequent, or maintain, or contribute, unless on contract, to maintain, any place of worship, or any ministry; nor shall any person, otherwise competent, be deemed incompetent as a witness, or juror, on account of his religious belief; provided, he believes in the existence of God, and that under His dispensation such person will be held morally accountable for his acts, and be rewarded or punished therefore either in this world or in the world to come."

Massachusetts' State Constitution, Article 3
"Any every denomination of Christians, demeaning themselves peaceably, and as good subjects of the commonwealth, shall be equally under the protection of the law: and no subordination of any one sect or denomination to another shall ever be established by law."
Comment: Apparently Non-Christians are not "equally under the protection of the law".

Mississippi State Constitution. Article 14 ("General Provisions"), Section 265
No person who denies the existence of a Supreme Being shall hold any office in this state.

North Carolina's State Constitution, Article 6 Section 8
"Disqualifications of office. The following persons shall be disqualified for office: First, any person who shall deny the being of Almighty God."

Pennsylvania's State Constitution, Article 1 Section 4
"No person who acknowledges the being of a God and a future state of rewards and punishments shall, on account of his religious sentiments, be disqualified to hold any office or place of trust or profit under this Commonwealth."

South Carolina's State Constitution, Article 4 Section 2
"No person shall be eligible to the office of Governor who denies the existence of the Supreme Being; ..."
Note: If you continue reading you will find that (in Section 8) the Lieutenant Governor must also meet the same qualifications as the Governor.

Plus many more...



http://www.godlessgeeks.com/LINKS/StateConstitutions.htm

[sinkingfeeling]

19. Arkansas Article 19 was amended in 1975...see my post above.

[SlipperySlope]

7. "Creator" or "Supreme Ruler" do not equal "God"

These don't all reference God. Many reference a Creator or a Supreme Ruler. The Supreme Ruler could mean the laws of science. Creator could mean evolution.

The philosophy behind the founding of the United States leaned heavily on Natural Law. Key to that philosophy is the idea that rights are not granted by men or governments, but that rights are a fundamental aspect of being human that we were "endowed by our creator" with.

Therefore, rights require a creator (even if the creator is a random process). No creator, no rights (only privileges).

[Skidmore]

8. Oh, God...

[Ron Green]

9. Once again, folks - it's the State, the Market, and the Church.

You can no more get rid of any one of them in public life than you can change human nature. What we ought to do, and can do, is make sure each of these institutions is the best it can be, rather than an entity of oppression.

[GOTV]

10. Outrageous!

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......

[niyad]

11. supreme being, creator, him, divine guidance, sovereign ruler, great

legislator of the universe, divine providence (not just god)

and so what is the point? that it's okay for the theocrats to take over?

Goddess bless EVERYONE, NO exceptions.

[rodeodance]

12. and because they do--this 'logic' us used to say we are a Christian

nation.

[lonestarnot]

13. Surprised? LOL

Did you have an American History class? How about civics?

[napi21]

15. Yes, and I expected to see it in the NE where the Puritans were,

but many of the other states did surprise me. I was never a fan of History or Civics and made sure I learned what was going to be on the test, and then quickly forgot it.

All I meant was that I don't recall a whole lot of strong religion when I read about people moving west.

[lonestarnot]

16. Well do you spend money? Ever looked at it?

[Warren DeMontague]

14. Wow. They're getting desperate. I guess they figured out that "he's" not

anywhere to be found in the U.S. Constitution.

And I'm wondering what the "ACLU and out of control federal courts" are supposedly wrong about.

[bunkerbuster1]

17. Lesson learned--there is much stupid shit in State constitutions

including all the God Hates Him Some Fags crap being crammed in there these days.

[TN al]

18. I don't see any acknowledgement of God in the Tennessee constitution

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...

Just a promise that all will be allowed to worship in their own way.