Preamble
We, the people of the State of
Article II, section
7
The mode of administering an oath, or affirmation, shall be
such as shall be most consistent with and binding upon the conscience of the
person to whom such oath, or affirmation, may be administered.
Article II, section
12
The liberty of conscience secured by the provisions of this
constitution shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or
justify practices inconsistent with the peace and safety of the state. No public
money or property shall be appropriated for or applied to any religious worship,
exercise, or instruction, or to the support of any religious establishment. No
religious qualification shall be required for any public office or employment,
nor shall any person be incompetent as a witness or juror in consequence of his
opinion on matters of religion, nor be questioned touching his religious belief
in any court of justice to affect the weight of his testimony.
Article II, section
7
No sectarian instruction shall be imparted in any school or
state educational institution that may be established under this Constitution,
and no religious or political test or qualification shall ever be required as a
condition of admission into any public educational institution of the state, as
teacher, student, or pupil; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall
not be so construed as to justify practices or conduct inconsistent with the
good order, peace, morality, or safety of the state, or with the rights of
others.
Article IX, section
2
(1) There shall be exempt from taxation all federal, state,
county and municipal property.
(2) Property of educational, charitable and
religious associations or institutions not used or held for profit may be exempt
from taxation by law.
Article IX, section
10
No tax shall be laid or appropriation of public money made
in aid of any church, or private or sectarian school, or any public service
corporation.