1776 Delaware Constitution Requires Faith in God the Father, The Son and Holy Spirit for Government Service

America has a rich history as a Christian nation. This includes a Christian based government. One example of strong Christian faith in government and endorsed by the founding fathers is Delaware.

Article 22 of the Delaware Constitution 1776 requires government workers to declare that they: "Profess faith in God the Father, and in Jesus Christ His only Son, and in the Holy Ghost, one God, blessed for evermore; and I do acknowledge the holy scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be given by divine inspiration."

No one can deny the government endorsement of Christianity in this Constitution and so many other American practices. The supernatural blessing from God on America is His favor for a people who acknowledge Him and follow His ways given to us in the Holy Bible (John 14:21, Psalms 33:12).

The full article follows:

ART. 22. Every person who shall be chosen a member of either house, or appointed to any office or place of trust, before taking his seat, or entering upon the execution of his office, shall take the following oath, or affirmation, if conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath, to wit:

" I, A B. will bear true allegiance to the Delaware State, submit to its constitution and laws, and do no act wittingly whereby the freedom thereof may be prejudiced."

And also make and subscribe the following declaration, to wit:

" I, A B. do profess faith in God the Father, and in Jesus Christ His only Son, and in the Holy Ghost, one God, blessed for evermore; and I do acknowledge the holy scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be given by divine inspiration."

And all officers shall also take an oath of office.

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