We consider
ourselves a
nation
of citizens
who are
bound by
ideals and a
set of
values."
I found
this very
interesting.
Do you know
the Preamble
for your
state?
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
ofConnecticut ,
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 St
ate 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
theblessings
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
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, Obama, the
ACLU and the
out-of-control federal
courts are wrong!