Posted by
ValiantForTruth on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:13:41 PM
“All men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.” [John Adams, Declaration of the Rights, 1780]
Re: http://townhall.com/columnists/BenShapiro/2009/04/08/the_second_french_revolution
Where did the Founders get the idea of unalienable rights and that the purpose of the government is to secure these rights? The Jew and Catholic and Protestant can all agree with the Natural Law argument put forth in the Declaration of Independence. ‘The Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God’ are the source of these rights called unalienable; therefore since they do not originate from government, the proper role of government is to see itself as the insurer of these rights, not the giver.
The Law says to not murder, so state policy is to promote the preservation of life and not hinder citizens the means to preserve their own life.
The Law says to not steal, so again the state is to promote the sacredness of private property, including labor and conscience.
The Law says to not commit adultery, so again the state is to promote lawful marriage and the sanctity of the family. To say that same sex marriage is Constitutional is a complete perversion of its Natural Law foundations given in the Declaration.
Here is another quote from John Adams that implies there will be no third war of independence…
“The only foundation of a free constitution, is pure virtue, and if this cannot be inspired into our people…they may change their rulers, and the forms of government, but they will not obtain a lasting liberty…A constitution of government once changed from freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever” [John Adams].
Now some may speak of the fatal periods in the history of nations, but the opinions of men are not our rule. We find one sure rule as it is written in the Word of God. There is a measure of iniquity which the Lord has allowed a nation, which when it is accomplished or filled up, His wrath must come to the ruin of that nation…
"The iniquity of the Amorites is not full." [Genesis 15:16]
And again,
"Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers’ guilt." [Mathew 23:32]
When Jesus speaks of the temple, He says, “Not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down” [Matthew 24:2]. Wrath came when the Jew’s measure was full.
When men sin proudly and incorrigibly and receive a consensus of approval, it is evidence that the cup of that nation’s sin is near full, and that wrath has come…
"They mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his Prophets; until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy" [2 Chronicles 36:16].
Peter tells us that ‘the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations’ in the midst of approaching judgment [2 Peter 2:9]. Trials and temptations are coming to the American Christians that have not been seen before in our experience.
On the first Passover in the day of wrath poured out on ancient Egypt, a great picture of the Gospel of Jesus Christ was recorded for our encouragement. All those who were marked by the lamb’s blood were hidden in safety on the day of the Lord’s judgment.