Separation of church & state or God in the Constitution? Illinois’ Constitution specifically acknowledges Almighty God, and mentions our Blessings 4 times! It has great proclamations like “We, the People of the State of Illinois – grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors – in order to . . . secure the blessings of freedom and liberty to ourselves and our posterity – do ordain and establish this Constitution for the State of Illinois.” Also, Art 1, Sec 23 says “A frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of civil government is necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty. These blessings cannot endure unless the people recognize their corresponding individual obligations and responsibilities.”

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