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States and God
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 chose 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 of Kentucky 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... establish this..."
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... "
"Those
people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants."
- William Penn |