Monday, November 9, 2009
All 50 State Constitutions Acknowledge GOD!
After you check your state(s), look at the last sentence or two.
America's founders did not intend for there to be a separation of God andstate, as shown by the fact that all 50 states acknowledge God in their state constitutions:
America's founders did not intend for there to be a separation of God andstate, as shown by the fact that all 50 states acknowledge God in their state constitutions:
Alabama 1901, Preamble. We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking thefavor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the followingConstitution ..
Alaska 1956, Preamble. We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and tothose who founded our nation and pioneered this great land ..
Arizona 1911, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful toAlmighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arkansas, gratefulto 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 reverencefor the Supreme Ruler of Universe .
Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging withgratitude 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 thedictatesoftheir consciences .
Florida 1845, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful toAlmighty God for our constitutional liberty ... establish thisConstitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble. We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protectionand guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble. We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for DivineGuidance . establish this Constitution
Idaho 1889, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful toAlmighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings ..
Illinois 1870, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Illinois, gratefulto Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hathsolong permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on ourendeavors.
Indiana 1851, Preamble. We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful toAlmighty God for the free exercise of the right to chose our form ofgovernment..
Iowa 1857, Preamble. We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to theSupreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependenceon Him for a continuation of these blessings ... establish this Constitution
Kansas 1859, Preamble. We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty Godfor our civil and religious privileges . establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891, Preamble. We, the people of the Commonwealth of grateful toAlmighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...
Louisiana 1921, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Louisiana, gratefulto Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy ..
Maine 1820, Preamble. We the People of Maine .. acknowledging with gratefulhearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording usan opportunity ... and imploring His aid and direction
Maryland 1776, Preamble. We, the people of the state of Maryland, gratefulto Almighty God or our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble. We...the people of Massachusetts,acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator oftheUniverse...in the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutlyimploring Hisdirection ...
Michigan 1908, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Michigan, gratefulto 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 toperpetuateitsblessings
Mississippi 1890, Preamble. We, the people of Mississippi in conventionassembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble. We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverencefor 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 Godfor the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution ..
Nebraska 1875, Preamble. We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for ourfreedom .. establish this Constitution
Nevada 1864, Preamble. We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful toAlmighty God for our freedom . establish this Constitution ..
New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V. Every individual has a naturaland unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his ownconscience .
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 solong permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on ourendeavors.
New Mexico 1911, Preamble. We, the People of New Mexico, grateful toAlmighty God for the blessings of liberty ..
New York 1846, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New York, gratefulto 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 uponHim for the continuance of those
North Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of North Dakota, grateful toAlmighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble. We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful toAlmighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote ourcommon..
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble. Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order tosecure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty ... establish this
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I. Section 2. All men shall be securein the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates oftheir consciences .
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble. We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful toAlmighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humblyinvoking His guidance
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the People of the State of Rhode Islandgrateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hathso long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble. We, the people of the State of SouthCarolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish thisConstitution
South Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of South Dakota, grateful toAlmighty God for our civil and religious liberties . establish this
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasibleright to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of theirconscience...
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, weestablish this Constitution .
Vermont 1777, Preamble. Whereas all government ought to ... enable theindividuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and otherblessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man ...
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI ... Religion, or the Duty which we oweour Creator . can be directed only by Reason ... and that it is the mutualdutyof all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards eachother...
Washington 1889, Preamble. We the People of the State of Washington,grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordainthisConstitution .
West Virginia 1872, Preamble. Since through Divine Providence we enjoy theblessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of WestVirginia .. reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God .
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble. We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to AlmightyGod for our freedom, domestic tranquility
Wyoming 1890, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful toGod for our civil, political, and religious liberties ... establish thisConstitution .
After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that maybe, just maybe, the ACLU and theout-of-control federal courts are wrong!
"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." William Penn
Thursday, November 5, 2009
If you build it …THEY will come!
This Tuesday’s wins in Virginia and New Jersey may constitute a referendum against Obama’s mad dash into socialism, at least that is what I hear on from most conservatives. But this off-year election sure was also a messy one for the Republican Party. The once “Grand Old Party” appears to be at a loss for its direction.
When Doug Hoffman challenged the local Republican Party choice for New York’s 23rd district seat, with the full backing of the Sarah Palin PAC, the Republican Party was thrown into complete disarray. Supposed Leaders like both Michael Steele and Newt Gingrich ended up with egg on their faces for endorsing possibly the most liberal candidate in the race.
Untold campaign finances went down the drain promoting Scozzafava, a true wolf in sheep’s clothing. This she herself proved out when she withdrew from the election (for the good of the party) and then backed the democrat in the race. Had Hoffman been the Republican nominee, he would have had the resources and organizational infrastructure of the party. Owens, the democrat now seated, had the unions and ACORN backing him up. The Republican machine came in too late, and Doug Hoffman was done.
Lately it seems that when I approach my mailbox at home or open my e-mail on my computer I can expect two, if not three or more, “Republican Party Surveys” Each comes from one congressman or another or from the party itself. Each asks the recipient to rank the importance of certain “conservative” issues or check conservative issues that they remain committed to. I get so frustrated as I realize the leadership feels that it needs to ask for direction.
Oh, don’t get me wrong I still fill in the bubbles and send in the surveys. If, for no other reason, to remind them what WE do stand for!
One cannot help but wonder if the Republican Leadership is really just interested in the overall size of the party, rather than the supporting foundational structure the party should be built upon.
The one bright spot in the New York race is that it did show that Republican voters have a set standard as to what they think a "Republican" candidate should represent and Scozzafava was not that candidate. The question remains however, does the Party know what a republican candidate looks like?
In the Movie “Field of Dreams” Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella hears a voice in his cornfield tell him, "If you build it, he will come." He interprets this message as an instruction to build a baseball field on his farm, upon which appear the ghosts of Shoeless Joe Jackson and the other seven Chicago White Sox players banned from the game for throwing the 1919 World Series. They want another chance to play!
Just like Ray Kinsella and his corn field, the Republican Party needs to be built on the basics, recreated in the image of the party of Ronald Reagan, based upon sound economics, strong national security and life affirming Christian values. So, let’s build it!
Because…. If you build it …THEY will come!
When Doug Hoffman challenged the local Republican Party choice for New York’s 23rd district seat, with the full backing of the Sarah Palin PAC, the Republican Party was thrown into complete disarray. Supposed Leaders like both Michael Steele and Newt Gingrich ended up with egg on their faces for endorsing possibly the most liberal candidate in the race.
Untold campaign finances went down the drain promoting Scozzafava, a true wolf in sheep’s clothing. This she herself proved out when she withdrew from the election (for the good of the party) and then backed the democrat in the race. Had Hoffman been the Republican nominee, he would have had the resources and organizational infrastructure of the party. Owens, the democrat now seated, had the unions and ACORN backing him up. The Republican machine came in too late, and Doug Hoffman was done.
Lately it seems that when I approach my mailbox at home or open my e-mail on my computer I can expect two, if not three or more, “Republican Party Surveys” Each comes from one congressman or another or from the party itself. Each asks the recipient to rank the importance of certain “conservative” issues or check conservative issues that they remain committed to. I get so frustrated as I realize the leadership feels that it needs to ask for direction.
Oh, don’t get me wrong I still fill in the bubbles and send in the surveys. If, for no other reason, to remind them what WE do stand for!
One cannot help but wonder if the Republican Leadership is really just interested in the overall size of the party, rather than the supporting foundational structure the party should be built upon.
The one bright spot in the New York race is that it did show that Republican voters have a set standard as to what they think a "Republican" candidate should represent and Scozzafava was not that candidate. The question remains however, does the Party know what a republican candidate looks like?
In the Movie “Field of Dreams” Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella hears a voice in his cornfield tell him, "If you build it, he will come." He interprets this message as an instruction to build a baseball field on his farm, upon which appear the ghosts of Shoeless Joe Jackson and the other seven Chicago White Sox players banned from the game for throwing the 1919 World Series. They want another chance to play!
Just like Ray Kinsella and his corn field, the Republican Party needs to be built on the basics, recreated in the image of the party of Ronald Reagan, based upon sound economics, strong national security and life affirming Christian values. So, let’s build it!
Because…. If you build it …THEY will come!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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