The Constitution continues with no mention of Jesus or deity, excepting the date reference. Religion is only mentioned as a prohibition against religious tests for office. The omission of God, Jesus and religion were not accidental. Our founders never prayed during Constitutional Convention sessions. Government We the People delegated to government ONLY those powers listed in the Constitution.
Government has no powers over the Rights of Men because it was given no such powers.
The founders actually saw a list of Rights as unnecessary. There was a struggle between those who wanted religion in government and those who supported separation of religion from government. Religionists wanted Jesus and God put into the Constitution and the prohibition against religious tests for office struck out. Despite opposition, the Constitution was ratified as written. Traditions of Government Prayer Government officials have supported and conducted religious activities.