Editorial
It was a difficult birth and it has not been easy or perfect for each of the 241 years the United States of America has existed since the founding fathers approved the "Declaration of Independence" in 1776. The nation has struggled, fought among ourselves, fought foreign powers, grown, developed, changed and worked to become a more perfect union, all the while trying to do something that has never been done on a scale of this magnitude, function as a democracy where every citizen has a say and all have opportunity. It has not been a perfect process and still is not, but it is the most noble effort devised by man to allow individuals a chance to pursue a life of their choice and remain free to speak and think and, yes worship, as the individual believes is best and right.
Most nations of the world have been ruled by a person or a group who decide what is best for all.
Often even religion is used to control the vast public and the country is operated for the benefit of the few. Our beloved republic has and still struggles with those who would control and dictate, but when all is said and done, the people of America decide by electing those who are granted the job of making decisions. We do not always get it right but we have the opportunity to keep trying.
This writer was once told by a member of Congress, that he had read the Bible and the United States Constitution from the front to the back and he agreed with both. He went on to say that neither guarantees our success as a nation unless we make proper decisions. It has always been that way and it remains so today. Americans need to pay attention to what our constitution says and be willing to accept it and support it. This in no way conflicts with our faith.
It was a difficult birth and it has not been easy or perfect for each of the 241 years the United States of America has existed since the founding fathers approved the "Declaration of Independence" in 1776. The nation has struggled, fought among ourselves, fought foreign powers, grown, developed, changed and worked to become a more perfect union, all the while trying to do something that has never been done on a scale of this magnitude, function as a democracy where every citizen has a say and all have opportunity. It has not been a perfect process and still is not, but it is the most noble effort devised by man to allow individuals a chance to pursue a life of their choice and remain free to speak and think and, yes worship, as the individual believes is best and right.
Most nations of the world have been ruled by a person or a group who decide what is best for all.
Often even religion is used to control the vast public and the country is operated for the benefit of the few. Our beloved republic has and still struggles with those who would control and dictate, but when all is said and done, the people of America decide by electing those who are granted the job of making decisions. We do not always get it right but we have the opportunity to keep trying.
This writer was once told by a member of Congress, that he had read the Bible and the United States Constitution from the front to the back and he agreed with both. He went on to say that neither guarantees our success as a nation unless we make proper decisions. It has always been that way and it remains so today. Americans need to pay attention to what our constitution says and be willing to accept it and support it. This in no way conflicts with our faith.
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