Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Forgotten Roots ? ? ?

My Uncle Jack sent me this email
& I thought it was worth passing along to you.

Have we forgotten our own roots?
Do you know the Preamble for your state?
Be sure to read the message at the bottom!
Alabama 1901
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
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
We, the people of the State of Arkansas , grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government.
California 1879
We, the People of the State of California , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom...
Colorado 1876
We, the people of Colorado , with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe...
Connecticut 1818
The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.
Delaware 1897
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
We, the people of the State of Florida , grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution.
Georgia 1777
We, the people of Georgia , relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959
We , the people of Hawaii , Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution.
Idaho 1889
We, the people of the State of Idaho , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
Illinois 1870
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
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
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
We, the people of Kansas , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891
We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties.
Louisiana 1921
We, the people of the State of Louisiana , grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.
Maine 1820
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
We, the people of the state of Maryland , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780
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
We, the people of the State of Michigan , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom, establish this Constitution.
Minnesota, 1857
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
We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845
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
We, the people of Montana , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution .
Nebraska 1875
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
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
We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty..
New York 1846
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
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
We , the people of North Dakota , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852
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
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
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
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
We, the people of he State of South Carolina, grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889
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
We, the People of the Republic of Texas , acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.
Utah 1896
Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.
Vermont 1777
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
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
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
We, the people of Wisconsin , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility...
Wyoming 1890
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! If you found this to be 'Food for thought' send to as many as you think will be enlightened as I hope you were.
GOD BLESS AMERICA

"For the time will come [has come] when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from truth and turn aside to myths."
2Timothy 4:3-4,

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Looks like they are all grateful to God!! Maybe the leaders need to read their states!

Unknown said...

Great post, where on earth did he find all those!

I tagged you at www.littlepeoplewealth.com

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Wonderful post! Thanks so much for sharing that. laurie

Mary said...

America has been pulling away from what we were founded on, God's Mercy. We have been going down a slippery slope and America better wake up. The power of pray can move mountains. "If My People will humble themselves and PRAY."
Mary

Barbara said...

We must never forget! We must contine to pray for our country.
Great reminder of where we started.