By Reverend Paul N. Papas II
June 29, 2020
This month we celebrate victory over a hard fought battle against the best military of its time to win independence in order that we may have Life and Liberty, and pursue Happiness.
According to Jefferson: The “the object of the Declaration of Independence,” he wrote, was “not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of, not merely to say things which had never been said before; but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take. Neither aiming at originality of principle or sentiment, nor yet copied from any particular and previous writing, it was intended to be an expression of the American mind.”
Jefferson restated these noble sentiments in the Declaration of Independence, simplifying the prose: “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.” (1)
Today’s battles include the tyranny of those who are attacking the First Amendment especially Free Speech and the Freedom of Religion. The Second Amendment is also in the attacker’s sights.
To put it mildly, there are some who have strayed from the founding principles of respecting “certain unalienable Rights… [such as] Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” for all. A certain combination of evil groups have banded together to try to turn our country into a third world nation.
First, there was the China virus attack which caused hurt, pain, and death from cabin fever, domestic violence, fear, anxiety, suicides and the catastrophic illness.
Then there is the invented word which has caused fear, pain, violence, and destruction of property since 1927. The word was invented in 1927 to browbeat dissenters of the communist ideology by Leon Trotsky and is still used today to shut down all nonconformists and businesses; the word is “racist” The destruction caused by and the misuse of the word “racist” is beyond measure and has become increasing vicious.
Since we can identify the perpetrators of this evil, it is incumbent upon us to stand up to these bullies and prosecute them for their appropriate crimes.
Bad apples can be found in many groups and organizations and they must be held accountable and if appropriate prosecuted as well.
Since we are a nation of laws, law and order must be reestablished in rogue areas.
And since we are a nation of laws, due process needs to be afforded to all, by all, without politically motivated knee jerk firings.
A close examination of the tactics of those trying to turn this country into a third world nation will reveal that they are using the communist playbook.
Fortunately we have some leaders, including the White House, who are leading the battle against the evil doers.
Together we will get back to the ‘American Mind’ that Thomas Jefferson wrote about, as we stand together against the bullies.
We know that good triumphs over evil. God is in charge. Let’s follow His lead.
Reverend Paul N. Papas II is a Pastoral Counselor with Narrow Path Ministries (MA and AZ) and Founder of the Family Renewal Center (AZ) www.narrowpathministries.org and www.familyrenewalcenteraz.org
(1) https://allthingsliberty.com/2013/03/thomas-jefferson-and-the-declaration-of-independence/
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Good post. Apropos. Maybe time to dust off the Battle Hymn of the Republic, too.
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Thank you very much.
Very good suggestion, the Battle Hymn of the Republic is a perfect addition.
Here it is
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I appreciate you re-posting this. Thank you
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Great post ! Very informative
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Thank you very I appreciate your comments.
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When I was younger, the term, “racially prejudiced” was used. Now, it has been made more vicious by making it “racist.” Thanks for your likes of my articles. Please keep up your good work.
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I remember the term “racially prejudiced”. A lot of terms and words we used to use could trigger someone or even cause a riot. There is a segment of society which is not interested in having a real discussion, they prefer to violently respond.
I enjoy reading your blog, others should too. Keep up your good work as well.
Thank you for your comments and encouragement.
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Thank you very much. May Christ, our Lord and Saviour, richly bless you.
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You’re very welcome. May God continue to Bless you and yours as well.
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Thank you very much.
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You’re very welcome.
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Amen!! I am a Devout Conservative Christian Republican Patriot in the USA!!
Love Always, YSIC \o/
Kristi Ann
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Awesome. there are many of us around and in a couple of weeks we should be making our voice heard!
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I appreciate all of your work, and for all of the likes that you give to my posts
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Thank you to his Glory.
You’re welcome
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