President Barack Obama said in Turkey: "We do not consider ourselves a
Christian nation or a Jewish nation or a Muslim nation. 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?

Be sure to read the message at the 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 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 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...


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.

Sure, you can post it. I kinda wish you wouldn't, though. No offense, but the politics stuff is a little divisive (as indicated in the forum guidelines which attempt to steer us in the other direction) and I, for one, come here to get away from it (among other things).

Now, I am just one, and if you want to vent, I'm not going to complain at you for doing it. However, you asked, so the above is my answer.

Amazing how truth does that . I can't figure out how to delete it .

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:-)Would be fine except for your proselytizing. :-)

What?! I couldn't see what you wrote 'cause I was blinded by the glistening beacon of your beaming truth. :-)


Sounds like the 'truth' is that your courteous question was insincere.

No, CA rules don't allow it because it's political. So I took the liberty of reporting the thread. :-)

:-)

As my friends have stated, these types of presentations are best served in other forums across the internet.

A quick search in Google for "Do you know the Preamble for your state?" reveals that this post is part of a campaign. I would have liked it a bit more if you had stated your sources or inspiration for this thread. The underlying current is politics with regards to the relationship between "church" (GOD) and state.

We all borrow and build on others thoughts and experience finding inspiration where we may, but it is always a sign of respect to give a reference if one is needed. Based on what the Google search presented on other websites I don't see where you have added any personal comments or observations of your own which prompts me to ask for your inspiration. A simple "copy & paste", "not that there is anything wrong with that" :-)

It's fine for now since its already up, but as soon as it seemingly takes a turn to the dark side, its a goner.

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:-)

Oh well , you live and learn , I've always said .

Quite a few of them don't use the word "God."

Just an observation.

No comment , it's better that way .

Politics and religion...

I think it was pnoon who once posted something to the effect of, "if you have to ask whether or not you should post something, you probably shouldn't..."

:-)

As politically and seemingly religiously motivated as the original message was, not necessarily the OP here, but the originator of this text, the preamble from Washington does not have any clear religious aspect...

my personal favorite: Author of Existence

And with that said, I stand firmly on the fence, out of the line of fire. :-)

Political correctness has a price that is way too high . IMO:-)

I'll agree with that.

I prefer "The Great Architect", although that's not listed above. :-)

So mote it be.

Nice review

So does religious ignorance. :-)