Lies or Confusion? by Kerminator .....

How can one misinterpreted letter be considered counter the views of all fifty states constitutions?

Date: 5/18/2009 11:10:37 GMT




One letter - 50 Statements « on: Today at 07:01 »



So where does the so term " Separation of Church and State "come from?

Well it is only found in one (1) letter from Thomas Jefferson to the Baptist Convention in New England; stating that the state {government} should not set up or mandate any church {religious belief system} upon the people of the United States!

Then in the 1950's the Supreme Court made a ruling; using this literally; even though it is not in the US Constitution! It has been a down hill battle ever since... With every anti church group using this to stop the people from recognizing their own personal religious beliefs!

Let's look at all the Preambles of the 50 states! It makes you wonder how this thing has gotten so out of hand!


"The truth is always there for you to follow; unless you just ignore it!" a True-ism


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 .

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, 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 general view is confused with the intent of the orig. letter... Even the ACLU and most of the present (out-of-control) federal courts are confused also! If you found this to be 'Food for thought' send to as many as you think would like to be enlightened as I hope you were.

Note: Actually Thomas Jefferson had it right, that there should not be any government (state) control over the religious views of the common people! It is also true that there should not be any church or religious group directing policy for the government... Therefore in a sense it is a separation of the practices and views of the government with any religious groups... Each should be independent to practice within their own areas of concern! This does not mean that the government does not recognize and participate in the actives of the religious sector! Rather it means that the government must not make any laws restricting religious actives... i.e. Freedom of Religion!

Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.)

GOD BLESS AMERICA

BTW: if you think all of these States Constitutions were wrong we would like to hear your reply!

Analyze or Criticize by kerminator .....

There is a vast difference between critisicsm (judgment) and helping or analyzing a situatiion!

Date: 6/8/2009 09:33:06 GMT



There has always been a thin line between analyzing someone or something and criticizing! a True-ism

What should you do when confronting a new or different situation in your life?

Well we all will generally tend to make some sense of the new or different situation... This is the natural approach!

How we do this is the question at hand!

For most of us it comes down to comparing and making critical remarks or observations... If we are honest and look back into our
physique make up, we would find that most remarks are some form of jealousy or predigest...


This may be hard for some of us to accept but many times this is the "Honest to God" Truth! Why?

Because we are really self centered people! It is generally all about us, or so we think and therefor judge!
Criticism becomes our prime method of looking at others and their ideas or situations...

It is easy to say they did or did not do something or the other; the way we think they should have... It is the old adage that there may be a log in our eye while we try to criticize a splinter on another eye... i.e. We can't see the forest for the trees so to speak... We generally over look our own differences when criticizing others!

The key here is to come to the realization that we do not know it all... HUH! Then we should take an approach that allows for growth and concern... This is where we must learn to apply a system of analyzing the situation!

To accurately analyze any situation, requires certain steps to be followed:

1) Make some determination as to what and or where this situation fits into the fabric of life (yours or theirs)!

2) Is the situation a real concern (life or death) or just a passing fancy or fad?

3) If you feel it is a concern, then how personal or critical is it to your life? Here you must decide on some more immediate results!

4) If it is critical to your life, then to what degree or period of time does the situation apply? Once you determine it is a life or death situation then you must react accordingly!

5) If it is imminent or soon coming to pass then a more immediate response is required than otherwise! (Action or response is key!)

6) From here you must take a more systematic (critical to those of less concern) approach of analyzing...

Things in life fall into one of the following categories; familiar and known facts or new, original plus perhaps even unknown facts...

We will look at this realm of thinking in another blog, stay tuned !

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