Did You Know that Each State in the Union
Acknowledges
the Role God Plays in the Affairs of this Nation?
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 the Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler
of the Universe ..."
Connecticut 1818, Preamble "The people of Connecticut,
acknowledging with gratitude the Good Providence of God in permitting
them to enjoy."
Delaware
189, 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 the constitution ..."
Georgia
1777, Preamble "We, the people of Georgia, relying on 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 forward 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 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
1776, 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 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 perpetual its
blessings, ..."
Mississippi 1890, Preamble "We, the people
of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and
invoking His blessings 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."
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 of Nebraska,
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 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 ..."
Oregon 1857, Bill of
Rights, Article I Section 2 "All men shall 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, 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 other blessings that
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."