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Subject: Fw: Preamble for your state


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>>> I found this very interesting.
>>> Do you know the Preamble for your state?
>>> . .
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>>> Be sure to read the message in red 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 hu mbly 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...
>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.)
>>>
>>> A prayer without Jesus' name is like a
>>> letter without a stamp - it ain't going nowhere!
>>> GOD BLESS AMERICA