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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.
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 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 . ..
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 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...
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