April, I don't agree that God is acknowledged in all of these 
preambles, but this is still a good one.
earlier, April Stahl, wrote:

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>   Do you know the Preamble for your state . . . Interesting.
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>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 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, Pre amble .. 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, 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 the 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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>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.." copy and send to as many as you think 
>will be enlightened as I hope you were ..
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>Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.
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>"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by 
>tyrants." - William Penn  (I think we have arrived Mr. Penn
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