(June 1, 1796), was the 16th State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Tennessee, adopted 1796, stated:<\/p>\n
Article XI, Section III.<\/i> That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences.2114<\/p>\n
Article VIII, Section II.<\/i> No person who denies the being of God, or a future state of rewards and punishments, shall hold any office in the civil department of this State.<\/p>\n
Article XI, Section IV.<\/i> That no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under this State.2115<\/p>\n
The Constitution of the State of Tennessee, adopted 1870, stated:<\/p>\n
Article I, Section 3.<\/i> That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience.2116<\/p>\n
Article IX, Section 2.<\/i> No person who denies the being of God, or a future state of rewards and punishments, shall hold any office in the civil department of this State.2117<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
(June 1, 1796), was the 16th State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Tennessee, adopted 1796, stated: Article XI, Section III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences.2114 Article VIII, Section II. No person who denies the … Continue reading “TENNESSEE,
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