Separation of Church & State?
Do you know the Preamble for your state? Where's the separation of church and state here?
Interesting......
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 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 le. 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.
"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." - William Penn