Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, The Unanimous Declaration of The Thirteen United States of America.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
The "
created equal" comes from the Bible, but the Bible only indicates equality before God and equality on earth at birth. Some pastors and others will use the Bible to promote political and social agendas in the name of freedom and equality.
The Declaration of Independence states this at the expense of blurring the Biblical distinction between equality before God and equality on earth among humans. Humans are born equal but that does not need to stay that way, in a certain sense.
What parts of this declaration might offend people today?
How might rights of one person conflict with rights of other persons?
Should you yell "fire" in a crowded room when there is no fire?
How can this be resolved?
What causes a "
civil war" in a democratic republic? It is in old history books. It is sometimes removed in newer history books.
