The North Carolina Constitution, Article VI, Section 8, still declares: ‘Disqualifications for office… First, any person who shall deny the being of Almighty God.’ NC, a state founded on faith. Time to remember who we are.

The North Carolina Constitution, specifically Article VI, Section 8, contains a clause that disqualifies individuals from holding public office if they deny the existence of Almighty God. This provision has historical roots dating back to the state's early constitutions, including the 1776 and 1868 versions, which included similar religious qualifications for officeholders. Contemporary legal references and summaries, such as those found on FindLaw, Justia, and the 50 Constitutions project, confirm that this language remains part of the current state constitution.

Although this clause is widely recognized as outdated and inconsistent with federal constitutional protections, particularly the First Amendment's Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses, it has not been formally removed or amended in North Carolina's constitution. Discussions in legal commentary and media highlight this as a legacy of religious intolerance still enshrined in state law, but it remains legally on the books.

Therefore, the statement that the North Carolina Constitution still declares this disqualification is accurate.