In God We Trust

[Highplains Drifter]

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? . .




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 ..
[B][Nebraska/B] 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

[Highplains Drifter]

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!
(Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.)
GOD BLESS AMERICA

[Senko11]

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!


To all have a very happy and safe Memorial Day weekend,


God Bless those of you who have served this nation to allow my family and myself to be free.

Thank you, deeply.

Chris

[Highplains Drifter]

No it doesn't, but it is the agenda of the fanatical right wing jesus freak to shove their goddamned crap down my throat

Steve, I am far from being a right winged Jesus freak. I was not trying to throw anything down you’re throat. I was just presenting that every State Constitution’s Preamble states that they are grateful to God so by President Barack Obama saying: "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 wonder then where these ideals and set of values come from?

[500 KVA]

To be American? Or a good American?

Those preambles were put into those documents a long time ago. How many people even knew what a muslim was then? Or even a Jew? How much do you want to bet that they were more likely to be lynched if they proclaimed they didn't believe in God back in those days.

Old ways die hard. Politicians cannot find themselves admitting they are not believers, or Gay etc... because the majority in this country would not accept that.

This country was founded on the SEPERATION of Church and State. That was done deliberately by the founding fathers. The right wingnuts cannot seem to seperate themselves from that any longer. Especially since they (Religious) are more likely to vote right.

This country gives equal rights to all its citizens. That means we cannot give preference to one over another. That may piss off the majority, but o well too bad. That is why we are all here. We came here for the freedoms we could not get in England. We were the minority there. Our founding fathers saw fit to enact a document that would offer protection to the minority. Something called the Constitution of the United States of America.

You know what all the servicemen and women die for throughout the centuries. That wasn't for the majority as much as for the minority. The Majority forgets that.

Besides I guess a person writing on a linework site has more knowledge and experience in the Constitution than a man who graduated from Harvard Law, and has taught Constitutional Law in a University, and just happens to be an ex U.S. Senator, and is presently the President of the United States of America. Let me think? I'll take your word for it. Especially since you offered such compelling evidence to back up your allegations.

Sorry but here's your sign!

[scamplineman]

To be American? Or a good American?

Those preambles were put into those documents a long time ago. How many people even knew what a muslim was then? Or even a Jew? How much do you want to bet that they were more likely to be lynched if they proclaimed they didn't believe in God back in those days.

Old ways die hard. Politicians cannot find themselves admitting they are not believers, or Gay etc... because the majority in this country would not accept that.

This country was founded on the SEPERATION of Church and State. That was done deliberately by the founding fathers. The right wingnuts cannot seem to seperate themselves from that any longer. Especially since they (Religious) are more likely to vote right.

This country gives equal rights to all its citizens. That means we cannot give preference to one over another. That may piss off the majority, but o well too bad. That is why we are all here. We came here for the freedoms we could not get in England. We were the minority there. Our founding fathers saw fit to enact a document that would offer protection to the minority. Something called the Constitution of the United States of America.

You know what all the servicemen and women die for throughout the centuries. That wasn't for the majority as much as for the minority. The Majority forgets that.

Besides I guess a person writing on a linework site has more knowledge and experience in the Constitution than a man who graduated from Harvard Law, and has taught Constitutional Law in a University, and just happens to be an ex U.S. Senator, and is presently the President of the United States of America. Let me think? I'll take your word for it. Especially since you offered such compelling evidence to back up your allegations.

Sorry but here's your sign!

I think by your replys that you may have a little crush on Barry... you act like my girlfriends back in highschool when someone talked smack about me>>>
And that doesn't suggest that I am a homophobe either... I say go for it, you'd probably make a cute couple... got to be better than that thing on his arm now.

[Meat]

Christ wasn't mentioned 1 time in any of the 50 preambles.I think you verified what the president said if you ask me.Meat!

[Lineman North Florida]

I am not a right wing Jesus freak, I do however believe he sacrificed all for us and was the GREATEST man to walk the face of this earth, people should watch how they throw his name around, there's a better than average chance we will all stand before him and be judged.

[Boomer gone soft]

Christ wasn't mentioned 1 time in any of the 50 preambles.I think you verified what the president said if you ask me.Meat!

Exactly right, Meat.

I have said this before and I will say it again:

America is not now, nor has it ever been, a Christian nation. That is a myth of the religious right.

Many of our forefathers were freemasons, and as such, would NEVER have promoted one faith over another. The freedoms were recognize as American: Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, and Equality of Man are all core values first promoted by Masons.

Furthermore, the majority of our forefathers were Deists, which is to say they believed in a Supreme Being who could be known through His creation and is not involved in the day to day affairs of man. This belief was common to the "Age of Enlightenment" of the day.

And to say our forefathers did not know a Jew or a Muslim is just plain ignorant and biggoted. To say that the only way to be "grateful to God" is to be a Christian is simply stupid.

[Highplains Drifter]

It's called a moral code of conduct, set down as law. Not all our founding fathers were all that religious, but they sat down and worked out where this country was to stand.

Steve, Boomer answered the question in his post since the Constitution was drawn up by these folks.

Many of our forefathers were freemasons, and as such, would NEVER have promoted one faith over another. The freedoms were recognize as American: Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, and Equality of Man are all core values first promoted by Masons.