Do you know your State's Preamble?

[Soapweed]

Do you know your State's Preamble?


Be sure to read the message at the very bottom!


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 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' 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.)
Let us bring God back into America !

GOD BLESS AMERICA !

 

[hypocritexposer]

Soap, you dang well know the US is not a "Christian Nation", even if your President professes to be one, to garner votes. :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

Soap, you dang well know the US is not a "Christian Nation", even if your President professes to be one, to garner votes. :lol:

So which one specify's the God has to be "The" Christian God... Many religions seem to recognize the same God (Christian, Jewish, Muslim, ) but then don't follow all other beliefs of traditions and prophets..

 

[hypocritexposer]

Soap, you dang well know the US is not a "Christian Nation", even if your President professes to be one, to garner votes. :lol:

So which one specify's the God has to be "The" Christian God... Many religions seem to recognize the same God (Christian, Jewish, Muslim, ) but then don't follow all other beliefs of traditions and prophets..

So it won't matter if the "inclusive God" is included in Government then, will it?


You and your atheist friends like to fight the inclusion of God, whenever he comes up, except when claiming that you are Christian will garner you votes.

18 Percent Of Republicans: Obama's Muslim

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/22/obama-christian-muslim-gallup_n_1619862.html


funny thing is, if a President acts Muslim and was raised a Muslim, you are racist for saying or thinking so. But I guss it's okay to be a bigot, just as long as you don't think differently than a Democrat.

:roll:

 

[Anonymous]

My God watchs over a broad group of people...

Hypocrit- since you claim to be one of the holier than thou type Christians- that do judgement on peoples beliefs-and have the capability of determining the amount of faith someone has by smelling the wind :roll: -

Is Mitt Romney a Christian? Are Mormans Christians?

My God watchs over the Mitts as well as the Baracks--- does yours?

 

[hopalong]

My God watchs over a broad group of people...

Hypocrit- since you claim to be one of the holier than thou type Christians- that do judgement on peoples beliefs-and have the capability of determining the amount of faith someone has by smelling the wind :roll: -

Is Mitt Romney a Christian? Are Mormans Christians?

My God watchs over the Mitts as well as the Baracks--- does yours?

YES my God even watches over liberal idiots, so rest easy oldtimer he has his eyes on you too..

EH :wink: :wink: :wink:

 

[hypocritexposer]

My God watchs over a broad group of people...

Hypocrit- since you claim to be one of the holier than thou type Christians- that do judgement on peoples beliefs-and have the capability of determining the amount of faith someone has by smelling the wind :roll: -

Is Mitt Romney a Christian? Are Mormans Christians?

My God watchs over the Mitts as well as the Baracks--- does yours?

I have never claimed to be a Christian. (what is your source in claiming such?")

But that does not mean I will not stand up for Christians against your chosen cult's bigotry and extremism against them.


And your religious beliefs and honesty are an example to all, that's for sure.


"Your God" had something to say about "bearing false witness", didn't he/she?

 

[Anonymous]

My God watchs over a broad group of people...

Hypocrit- since you claim to be one of the holier than thou type Christians- that do judgement on peoples beliefs-and have the capability of determining the amount of faith someone has by smelling the wind :roll: -

Is Mitt Romney a Christian? Are Mormans Christians?

My God watchs over the Mitts as well as the Baracks--- does yours?

I have never claimed to be a Christian. (what is your source in claiming such?")

But that does not mean I will not stand up for Christians against your chosen cult's bigotry and extremism against them.


And your religious beliefs and honesty are an example to all, that's for sure.


"Your God" had something to say about "bearing false witness", didn't he/she?

Hypocrit is definitely your right name :lol: :lol:

You and your atheist friends like to fight the inclusion of God, whenever he comes up, except when claiming that you are Christian will garner you votes.

Definitely not an atheist- nor do I have any friends that are atheists...All believe in their God....

So if you are not a Christian- what faith are you?

Do you not believe in a God? Do you not believe that your God and my God could be the same?

 

[hypocritexposer]

My God watchs over a broad group of people...

Hypocrit- since you claim to be one of the holier than thou type Christians- that do judgement on peoples beliefs-and have the capability of determining the amount of faith someone has by smelling the wind :roll: -

Is Mitt Romney a Christian? Are Mormans Christians?

My God watchs over the Mitts as well as the Baracks--- does yours?

I have never claimed to be a Christian. (what is your source in claiming such?")

But that does not mean I will not stand up for Christians against your chosen cult's bigotry and extremism against them.


And your religious beliefs and honesty are an example to all, that's for sure.


"Your God" had something to say about "bearing false witness", didn't he/she?

Hypocrit is definitely your right name :lol: :lol:

You and your atheist friends like to fight the inclusion of God, whenever he comes up, except when claiming that you are Christian will garner you votes.

Definitely not an atheist- nor do I have any friends that are atheists...All believe in their God....

So if you are not a Christian- what faith are you?

Do you not believe in a God? Do you not believe that your God and my God could be the same?

agnostic, but that does not mean that I am not more honest than you.

I fairly sure your God would not be pleased with the lies and false accusations that you spew.

But that's between you and him,.

Oh, and I'll bring it up from time to time too.

Why don't you follow your God's teachings, if you believe in him so adamantly?

 

[mrj]

Being a little our of commission with a badly sprained foot, injured tendon, I must be a little bored, so checked this forum for first time in months.
I'm shocking myself in more or less defending someone who has been less than polite and generous to me in the past.
While none of us can truly know the heart of another, I have to say the One and Only God of my Christian faith has set some rules we would all benefit from following, BUT his only Son, Jesus Christ is the only person who has been able to follow the rules perfectly.

In other words, Christians who are followers of Luther (and probably others, but Luthers' teachings and the Bible are what I understand best, though not perfectly) know that they cannot be 'perfect' Christians, but that we will be forgiven our sins if we truly repent.

mrj BTW, Soapweed, thanks very much for sharing that information with us. That will be printed and shared, as well as emailed to many by many of us, I'm sure. It would be easy enough to look up for our own state, but putting them all together is a great time saver.

mrj

 

[Steve]

Is Mitt Romney a Christian? Are Mormans Christians?

While I am no expert... the LDS or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Christian,...

Do you not believe in a God? Do you not believe that your God and my God could be the same?

an interesting question.. but I do not think we are on the same page...

So which one specify's the God has to be "The" Christian God... Many religions seem to recognize the same God (Christian, Jewish, Muslim, ) but then don't follow all other beliefs of traditions and prophets..

to fully believe in Judea, the Jewish faith and teachings, you could not believe in the ""The" Christian God"

to believe in Islam, the muslim faith and muslim teachings, you could not believe in the ""The" Christian God"

one has to actually believe in the Christian faith teachings and be a Christian to follow ""The" Christian God"

While as Christians we can and should believe and understand the old testament and strive to follow the GOD of Abraham's laws and teachings,.. we should be Leary of and not follow the muslim teachings that conflict with Christian or Jewish teachings.. (which is about the whole book)

so could it really be the same ""The" Christian GOD"?,.. NO,..

as the rest do not believe in ""The" Christian GOD"
and we do not believe in the teachings of Islam..

to say it is the same god would mean you do not believe in your own faith and teachings..

in any observance of faith, two of the teachings would have to be wrong.. and are in direct conflict of the other two..

 

[smalltime]

Jews,muslims and christians all believe in the same God.The only real difference is that christians believe Jesus was God became a man.The main battle is over whitchreligion has the power and authority of God.I dont think mormanns are christians but that doesnt make them bad people.

 

[Steve]

I dont think mormanns are christians but that doesnt make them bad people.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church or, colloquially, the Mormon Church)


In addition to a belief in the Bible, the divinity of Jesus, and his atonement and resurrection, other LDS teachings are shared with other branches of Christianity. For example, LDS theology includes belief in the doctrine of salvation through Jesus alone, ... The practices of baptism by immersion and the Eucharist (referred to as the Sacrament) are also held in common.

the Book of Mormon is "to [show] unto the remnant of the house of Israel what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers;...and also to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations."

I may disagree with their morman theology and doctrine.. and like many I do not accept their book of mormon as scripture, .. but I am unsure how anyone could deny their faith in Jesus Christ.

unless they doubt it is the same Christ...

could it be three differing religions share a god, yet two Christian faiths do not?