Arkansas Constitution

In a recent news story, the Freedom from Religion Foundation complains about a Nativity scene next to the state capitol. The Foundation claims it a violation of "separation of church and state" and the Governor believes it is a simple and appropriate recognition of the season.

Nativity Scene Raises Objections

But the Foundation should read the Arkansas constitution (1874), which said in its Preamble:

We the people of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing and forming our own government...