The bill, H. 4568, is a resolution from the South Carolina House of Representatives that officially acknowledges Jesus Christ as Lord and King of all nations, asserting this belief as a fundamental limit on human power and a cornerstone of the republican form of government. The resolution references the South Carolina Constitution's preamble, which expresses gratitude to God for liberties, and cites historical documents and figures, including the Declaration of Independence and President George Washington, to support its claims about the role of divine authority in governance.
Additionally, the resolution emphasizes the importance of the Holy Scriptures in guiding laws and public policy, rejecting any attempts to limit the ability of legislators and local officials to reference these religious texts. It declares a commitment to uphold the revealed will of the Creator in state laws and expresses a desire to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by reaffirming the state's gratitude to God for its liberties, aiming to preserve these values for future generations.