A Creator God and Creationism in
State Constitutions
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Author: Dr. Jerry Bergman |
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Judeo-Christian theism involving a creator
God from whom comes our freedoms and rights is written into all state
constitutions, either directly or indirectly. A good example is Maine’s
constitution that calls God the “Sovereign Ruler of the Universe.”
Delaware's says “Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of
worshiping and serving their Creator” The Virginia Bill of
Rights says we have a “Duty which we owe our Creator.” Washington
Preamble says “We the People … grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the
Universe.” All state constitutions
refer to God as understood by the writers as a creator God, not the impersonal
god of Hinduism or Buddhism. The common expression "grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom" refers to the belief that the source of
our rights is not government but God. The constitution needs to be used when
teachers are denied the right to critique Darwinism. It is a constitutional
right. After reviewing the acknowledgment of God from all 50 state
constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that the ACLU and the federal
courts are wrong.
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 worshiping 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 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.
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, and 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.
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