God appears in the Declaration of Independence in a few specific phrases, not as the word “God” alone. The clearest references are “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God,” “their Creator,” “the Supreme Judge of the world,” and “divine Providence.”

Where it appears

  • First sentence: “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God.”
  • Second paragraph: “their Creator.”
  • Later grievance section: “the Supreme Judge of the world.”
  • Final paragraph: “a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence.”

What that means

The document does not use the exact phrase “God says” or “God” repeatedly; instead, it uses formal religious language common in the 1700s. Some people read these references as proof the founders were explicitly religious, while others argue the wording is more general and philosophical than doctrinal.

Simple answer

If you’re asking “where does it literally mention God?”, the answer is: in those four phrases, especially “Nature’s God” and “Creator.”

You want me to quote the exact full sentences from the Declaration around each mention?