Fourth of July

This Fourth of July, 2006 we celebrate 230 years of this great experiment called Freedom. Freedom is still haunted by those who feel it is an impossible dream. This nation has lost thousands of her finest defending the concepts of freedom.

During the initial birth pains of freedom, wise men were inspired by God to lay down the philosophy that guides us. These thoughts and ideas did not originate with those brave leaders; they were inspired by faith in the giver of freedom. The leaders acted as Midwives and wet-nurses as this country came into existence. The Creator blessed this nation with leaders and power to deliver freedom and self rule. While we have never been perfect, we have been reflective. This nation has never been afraid to change course and stay on the path of freedom.

Their first original documents lend testimony of their personal beliefs that this nation was not conceived by man but by God.* “We hold these truths to be self evident”. This statement could be translated as, “Everyone should be able to see this is true”. They believed that truth was not only absolute but understandable for everyone. They did not need academic scholars, think tanks or government grants to see clearly certain things.

What was this great truth of which the founding fathers saw clear evidence? “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created…?” The Foundation of our freedom sits on a pedestal of our Creator. It is a pedestal of freedom, even freedom not to believe. This Fourth of July I plan to be with family and friends celebrating and commemorating the freedoms we have.

In the midst of others who believe God requires them to restrict my freedoms, in the presence of others who believe I should surrender my culture for their own power, in the face of others who despise freedom, I make my declaration of freedom.