We, the
People...
DID
YOU KNOW?
America's founders did not intend for
there to be a separation of God and state, as shown by the fact
that all 50 states acknowledge God in their state constitutions
or
Preambles
to their constitutions.
This is an interesting fact in the midst of controversy over the
separation of church and state.
After you check your state(s), look at the last sentence or two.
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 us 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 1845,
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 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 or 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 ...
After reviewing acknowledgments of God
from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect
that maybe, just maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal
courts are wrong!
Let us always remember what this
great country was built on.
We,
the people, WANT the 10 commandments on display.
We,
the people, WANT
"In
God We Trust" on our money.
We,
the people, WANT God in our Pledge of Allegiance.
We,
the people, WANT prayer in our schools.
  
"Those people who will not be governed
by God
will be ruled by tyrants."
William Penn
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Blessed is the nation whose God is the
LORD,
the people He chose for His
inheritance.
From heaven the LORD looks
down
and sees all mankind;
from His
dwelling place He watches
all who live on
earth -
He who forms the hearts of
all,
who considers everything they do.
No
king is saved by the size of his army;
no
warrior escapes by his great strength.
A
horse is a vain hope for deliverance;
despite
all its great strength it cannot save.
But
the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear
Him,
on those whose hope is in His unfailing
love,
to deliver them from death
and keep
them alive in famine.
We wait in hope for the
LORD;
He is our help and our
shield.
Psalm 33:12-20
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