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GOD. From the Saxon god, good. The source of all good; the supreme being. 1. Every man is presumed to believe in God, and he who opposes a witness on the ground of his unbelief is bound to prove it. 3 Bouv. Inst. u. 3180.
2. Blasphemy against the Almighty, by denying his being or providence, was an offence punishable at common law by fine and imprisonment, or other infamous corporal punishment. 4 Bl. Corn. 60; 1 East, P. C. 3; 1 Russ. on Crimes, 217. This offence his been enlarged in Pennsylvania, and perhaps most of the states, by statutory provision. Vide Christianity; Blasphemy; 11 Serg. & Rawle, 394.
3. By article 1, of amendments to the Constitution of the United States, it is provided that "Congress shall make no laws respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." In the United States, therefore, every one is allowed to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.

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So, let us at this juncture separate the Christian name from godliness. The dress does not make the monk.

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'The choice of CAN is any candidate who exhibits godliness, trustworthiness, the sincerity of purpose, decency, patriotism, true commitment to national service and who has shown care for the Christian community over the years.

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Cleanliness is also next to Godliness. Unfortunately, the opposite of those two popular sayings has continued to be the lot of Lagos.

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Though I have never used a plumb line to construct anything, I am reminded that this particular plumb line was to measure the morals and the Godliness of the society of the day.

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CLEANLINESS may be next to godliness, but a pinch of dirt is good for your health.

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They say, 'cleanliness is next to godliness.' So, why are Nigerians taking cleanliness with levity?

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1 Timothy 2 gave her a plan and purpose for prayer: ' I urge, then, first of all that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

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We're brought up to think cleanliness is next to godliness - though to be honest, there's no medical foundation for such a rule.

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They unanimously declared that the choice of Bowen University for their children among other private universities in the country was the fact that it is a faith-based private Ivory Tower that accommodates all eligible students, irrespective of their religion, but emphasized godliness and quality university education.

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Noting the tendency for 'mischievous' assessment of his administration's strides by the opposition, Ajimobi avowed that he was satisfied that he had delivered good governance which was driven by Godliness.

My administration has done more than any other in Oyo a Ajimobi

Summary: Surat (Gujarat) [India] June 22 (ANI/Primex Media Services): To propagate Mahatma Gandhi's mantra 'Cleanliness is Godliness' and achieve the objective of a 'Clean India-Green India', a young entrepreneur from Surat has launched a mission to turn railway station in Udhana town of Gujarat's Surat district into India's first green railway station.

Man on a mission to turn Udhana railway station into India's first Green Railway Station

We should continue to embrace the virtues of godliness, perseverance, steadfastness and honesty and always do the right deeds in the society.