Colorado (August 1, 1876) was the 38th State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Colorado, adopted March 14, 1876, stated:
<Preamble. We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, in order to form a more independent and perfect government; establish justice; insure 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 "State of Colorado."> 1876CS001
<Article II, Section 4. Religious Freedom. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination, shall forever hereafter be guaranteed; and no person shall be denied any civil or political right, privilege or capacity, on account of his opinions concerning religion; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be construed to dispense with oaths or affirmations, excuse acts of licentiousness or justify practices inconsistent with the good order, peace or safety of the state.> 1876CS002
<Article II, Section 26. Slavery Prohibited. There shall never be in this state either slavery or involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.> 1876CS003
The Constitution of the State of Colorado, November 3, 1936, stated:
<Article X, Section 5. Property used for religious worship, schools and charitable purposes exempt. Property, real and personal, that is used solely and exclusively for religious worship, for schools or for strictly charitable purposes, also cemeteries not used or held for private or corporate profit, shall be exempt from taxation.> 1876CS004
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Endnotes:
1876CS001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Colorado, 1876, Constitution, Preamble. Constitutions of the United States-National and State (Dobbs Ferry, New York: Oceana Publications, Inc., published for Legislative Drafting Research Fund of Columbia University, Issued October 1992), Vol. 1, Colorado (October 1992), p. 1. Charles E. Rice, The Supreme Court and Public Prayer (New York: Fordham University Press, 1964), p. 168; "Hearings, Prayers in Public Schools and Other Matters," Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate (87th Cong., 2nd Sess.), 1962, pp. 268 et seq.
1876CS002. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Colorado, 1876, Constitution, Article II, Section 4. Religious Freedom. Constitutions of the United States-National and State (Dobbs Ferry, New York: Oceana Publications, Inc., published for Legislative Drafting Research Fund of Columbia University, Issued October 1992), Vol. 1, Colorado(October 1992), p. 2.
1876CS003. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Colorado, 1876, Constitution, Article II, Section 26. Slavery Prohibited. Constitutions of the United States-National and State (Dobbs Ferry, New York: Oceana Publications, Inc., published for Legislative Drafting Research Fund of Columbia University, Issued October 1992), Vol. 1, Colorado(October 1992), p. 6.
1876CS004. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Colorado, 1876, Constitution, Article X, Section 5. Constitutions of the United States-National and State (Dobbs Ferry, New York: Oceana Publications, Inc., published for Legislative Drafting Research Fund of Columbia University, Issued October 1992), Vol. 1, Colorado(October 1992), p. 55.