Monday, July 02, 2007

Do you know the Preamble for your state?

Do you know the Preamble for your state? Important commentary at the

end.

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 worshiping 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 1 959, 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 l, 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 Al mighty 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 .

"One Nation Under God "

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus

Christ

and the American G.I.

~One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.~

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