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NEW YORK, STATE OF

(July 26, 1788), was the 11th State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of New York, adopted 1777, stated: Article XXXVIII. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever hereafter be allowed, within this State, to all mankind: Provided, that the liberty of conscience, … Continue reading “NEW
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MASSACHUSETTS, STATE OF

(February 6, 1788), was the 6th State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of Massachusetts, adopted 1780, stated: Preamble. We, therefore, the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging, with grateful hearts, the goodness of the great Legislator of the Universe, in affording us, in the course of His Providence, an opportunity, deliberately and peaceably, without fraud, violence, … Continue reading “MASSACHUSETTS,
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MARYLAND, STATE OF

(April 28, 1788), was the 7th State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Maryland, adopted 1776, stated: Preamble. We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty.1932 Article XXXV. That no other test or qualification ought to be required, on admission to … Continue reading “MARYLAND,
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GEORGIA, STATE OF

(January 2, 1788), was the 4th State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Georgia, adopted 1777, stated: Preamble. We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.1913 Article VI. All members of the Legislature shall be of the Protestant religion. … … Continue reading “GEORGIA,
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PENNSYLVANIA, STATE OF

(December 12, 1787), was the 2nd State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Pennsylvania, adopted 1776, stated: Preamble. We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance, do ordain and establish this Constitution.1904 Frame of Government, Chapter 2, … Continue reading “PENNSYLVANIA,
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CONSTITUTION OF THE

(September 17, 1787), states: Preamble. We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States … Continue reading “UNITED
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