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by | April 13, 2018 · 9:52 am

The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Maine)

Augusta, Maine (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Constitution Preamble (1820)

We the people of Maine acknowledge with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity… and imploring God’s aid and direction in its accomplishments.

I wonder if the current leadership of Maine has a grateful heart toward the Sovereign God, Ruler of the Universe? I wonder if they implore “God’s aid and direction” in their government? It’s something we should all be asking ourselves…”We the people…”

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by | April 11, 2018 · 8:00 am

The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Kentucky)

Frankfort, Kentucky (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Kentucky Latin Motto (2002)

Deo gratiam habeamus “Let us be grateful to God”

A group of Lexington homeschoolers with the help of the bill’s sponsor, Tom Riner (D-Louisville), wrote and were involved in the passing of HB 857.

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by | April 10, 2018 · 9:11 pm

The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Kansas)

Topeka, Kansas (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Kansas Constitution Bill of Rights, Section 7 (1859)

The right to worship God according to the dictates of conscience shall never be infringed.

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by | April 7, 2018 · 8:08 am

The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Indiana)

Indianapolis, Indiana (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Constitution Preamble (1851)

We, the people of the State of Indiana, grateful to the Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our own form of government, do ordain this Constitution.

Note, the Indianans of the 1850’s understood that the right to choose their own form of government was one given by God, not man. Yet, again, we have people from the FFRF (btw, they claim only 20k members) wanting to erase God from every vestige of public life. Where would our public life be without God at the foundation? The founding fathers of Indiana would tell you, “Nowhere.”

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by | April 6, 2018 · 9:40 am

The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Illinois)

Springfield, Illinois (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Constitution Preamble (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.

Amazing how so many of our states’ constitutions recognize the existence of God, isn’t it? Yet, the Freedom from Religion Foundation and their kind want nothing less than to scrub that fact from history. The purpose of this series of posts called “The Magnificent Fifty” is being published in an effort to combat that. Please share them.

CLICK HERE to read the introduction to this series.

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by | April 5, 2018 · 7:13 am

The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Idaho)

Boise, Idaho (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Constitution Preamble (1889)

We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.

Folks, I hope this series of posts is opening a few eyes. The whole point is to counter the idea that our nation (and states) were founded on “godless” principles. To the contrary, these posts featuring The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith art collection at Bryan College show that faith – not godlessness – was very much a part of the fiber of our nation. To deny this exposes one of two things: an ignorance of history, or the willful desire to rewrite it.

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by | April 4, 2018 · 9:39 am

Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Hawaii)

Honolulu, Hawaii (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Constitution Preamble (1959)

We, the people of Hawaii, grateful for Divine Guidance…dedicate our efforts to fulfill the philosophy decreed by the Hawaii State motto Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono (“The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness”).

CLICK HERE to read the introduction to this series.

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by | April 3, 2018 · 8:00 am

The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Georgia)

Atlanta, Georgia (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Georgia State Flag (2003) In God We Trust

Constitution Preamble (1777): We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

 

If you want to read the purpose behind these posts featuring state capital buildings, CLICK HERE to read the introduction.

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by | April 2, 2018 · 12:54 pm

The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Florida)

Tallahassee, Florida (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Florida’s Great Seal (1868) In God We Trust

Motto (2006): Governor Jeb Bush signed House Gill No. 1145 adopting In God We Trust as the official state motto of Florida, effective July 1, 2006.

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by | March 31, 2018 · 7:00 am

The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Delaware)

Dover, Delaware (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Delaware Constitution Preamble (1897)

Through Divine Goodness, all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictations of their consciences. 

 

To understand the purpose of these posts featuring state capital buildings, read the introduction to this series.

 

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