The Declaration of Independence plainly states the reason the member states of Continental Congress joined in rebellion against the Kingdom of Great Britain.
The history of the present King of Great Britain [George III] is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. (from here)
Moreover, the Continental Congress took great care to list their specific grievances. In fact, that list takes up most of the declaration, demonstrating that the colonists rebelled against the mother country with great reluctance.
What had the colonists expected of the Kingdom of Great Britain? That the declaration states succinctly in one sentence.
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. (from here)
Our nation’s Founders expected their government to protect the God-given rights of each citizen, and the Declaration of Independence formally stated their expectation as a creedal belief. As Christians, followers of Christ Jesus, they had reached the conclusion that they each had the duty to throw off any government that did not protect the rights of its citizens, and that too they stated in the declaration. Thus they began a thoughtful rebellion.
So it is that one crucial sentence in the Declaration of Independence distinguishes the United States from every other nation. Because they believed in the sovereign power of our Creator, the Founders did their best to frame a government which would serve, rather than exploit, its citizens.
Vote Biblically on November 2nd. See also:
- FACT BASED VOTING: WHAT SHOULD YOU VOTE FOR? HOW ABOUT THE CONSTITUTIONS OF VIRGINIA AND THE UNITED STATES?
- FACT BASED VOTING: WHAT SHOULD YOU VOTE FOR? HOW ABOUT THE BIBLE?
- FACT BASED VOTING (a list of voter guides)
