We need to answer this email: Preambles
Joan Bokaer printable version print page     Bookmark and Share
Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 07:07:53 AM EST
This email is going out all over the web. I checked the preambe for New York state and it's accurate, but don't know about the others. Senders are using it as proof that the founders wanted God in the U.S. Constitution, and readers are encouraged to send it to everyone they know.

Here are the state preambes whizzing around cyberspace:
The Preambles of all 50 States Of The United States:

Alabama1901, Preamble. We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution.

Alaska1956, Preamble. We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.

Arizona1911, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...

Arkansas1874, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...

California1879, Preamble. We, the People of the State of California, grateful to A lmighty God for our freedom.

Colorado1876, Preamble. We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe.

Connecticut1818, Preamble.The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.

Delaware1897, Preamble. Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences.

Florida1885, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...

Georgia1777, Preamble. We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...

Hawaii1959, Preamble. We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance .. Establish this Constitution.

Idaho1889, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.

Illinois1870, 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.

Indiana1851, 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.

Iowa1857, PreambleWe, 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.

Kansas1859, Preamble. We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.

Kentucky1891, Preamble.We, the people of the Commonwealth a re grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...

Loui! siana1921, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.

Maine1820, 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.

Maryland1776, PreambleWe, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...

Massachusetts1780, 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 f reedom 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:

Mississippi1890, Preamble. We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.

Missouri1845, Preamble. We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness .. Establish this Constitution .

Montana1889, Preamble.We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution ..

Nebraska1875, Preamble. We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom .. Establish this Constitution.

Nevada1864, Preamble. We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom establish this Constitution .

New Hampshire1792, PartI.Art. I.Sec. V. Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.

New Jersey1844, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil! and rel igious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.

New Mexico1911, Preamble. We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty

New York1846, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.

North Carolina1868, 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 Dako ta1889, Preamble. We , the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...

Ohio1852, 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

Oklahoma1907, Preamble. Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty ... establish this .

Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, ArticleI.Section 2.All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences..

Pennsylvania1776, PreambleWe, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance

Rhode Island1842, 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 Dakota1889, Preamble. We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties .

Tennessee1796, 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.

Utah1896, Preamble. Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.

Vermont1777, Preamble. Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Exi stence has bestowed on man ..

Virginia1776, Bill of Rights, XVIReligion, 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

Washington1889, 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 Virginia1872, 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 ...

Wisconsin1848, Preamble. We, the people o! f Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility

Wyoming1890, 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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We need to answer this email: Preambles | 4 comments (4 topical, 0 hidden)
Not Such a Big Deal? (none / 0)
Joan,
This list has been on Christian radio for a while.  The fact that God is in every state's preamble is just one of those "amazing true facts" that boring people bring up at boring parties.

The newest of these preambles is 50 years old.  What else would you expect?

The idea that our founders wanted a Christian Nation already is fully accepted by the Christianists, and fully rejected by everybody else.  I honestly do not believe that this list ever will change anybody's mind.

I believe the other issues in your other posts are a lot more pressing.  I enjoy reading what you write, and thinking about it, and responding.

by Tom Neely on Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 11:18:11 AM EST


The Great Almighty is the buck (none / 0)
for a lot of people...making it in the gossip column for others...football, baseball or beauty queen...

What do you wish? The Constitution allows people their freedom to choose, and by the laws instituted, some of which are enforced, prescribe not stepping on each others toes.

Why the dems seem to be unable to lay this out for the simple-minded oafs that are part of any given mass of humanity remains to be seen.

What percentage of the population gets a good education? What does 'culture' mean in this country: Elvis? the Super Bowl?

Did you know they do not make recordings of symphony orchestras in this country anymore?
Fact!!!!

So if 'oaf' seems harsh, think.
Armadillo's still digging
by cricket on Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 03:39:40 PM EST

A note from the site co-owner. (none / 0)
The general topic of the site is the religious right and what to do about it.

I can't figure out what this comment has to do with the topic, let alone the diary. Sneering rants about the intelligence and interests of the general population are off topic. Please keep comments on topic.

Off topic comments and diaries may be deleted without notice.

by Frederick Clarkson on Fri Aug 04, 2006 at 03:56:31 PM EST
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Preambles...Bill of Rights (none / 0)
Answer is stated in each state's Bill of Right: Freedom of and from religion, and in most the rejection of any religious test. The purpose of invoking a Creator is just to say government doesn't grant rights, they're unalienable.

by cmoehle on Sat Aug 05, 2006 at 07:39:53 AM EST

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