Section 26. Religious liberty

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Religious liberty

All persons have a natural and inalienable right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences, and no human authority shall, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience.

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Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 393759

Votes Against Ratification: 251132

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

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Amendment Source: 1969 Chap 1258

Effective Date Source: 1969 Chapter 1258

Religious liberty

All persons have a natural and inalienable right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences, and no human authority should, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience.

Summary: Changes "men" to "persons".

Election Date: November 2, 1946

Votes For Ratification: 186,540

Votes Against Ratification: 133,396

Percent for Ratification: 58%

Percent Against Ratification: 42%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1945 Chap 634

Effective Date Source: 1945 Chap. 634

Religious liberty

All men have a natural and unalienable right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences, and no human authority should, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the right of conscience.

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That all Men have a natural and unalienable right to worship Almighty God, according to the dictates of their own Consciences and Understandings.

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