Independence Day serves as a solemn reminder of our hard-fought freedom from British tyranny. On July 4, we celebrate the birth of a nation built on the bedrock of liberty — a right that must be fiercely defended.
This year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the enduring principles enshrined in our Declaration of Independence. On a recent episode of “LevinTV,” Mark Levin meticulously breaks down pivotal phrases from this foundational document, shining a light on what it truly means to be an American.
“When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands…,” Levin boldly illustrates the gravity of declaring independence. This pivotal moment illustrates not just rebellion, but the assertion of rights that come from a higher authority.
Why do the founders reference the Laws of Nature and Nature’s God? Because they understood that our rights do not derive from man or government but from God Himself. Even deists like Jefferson and Franklin recognized the importance of Judeo-Christian values in shaping our liberties.
“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…,” Levin passionately states. This declaration asserts that our rights, whether in times of peace or oppression, are inherent because they are God-given.
In our nation’s founding, government’s primary role is clear: to safeguard these unalienable rights. Levin emphasizes, “Governments are instituted among men,” and when they fail to do this, the people possess the undeniable right to alter or abolish such governance.
Today, many have lost sight of this foundational purpose. Levin points out that while we are not a people who rebel at insignificant grievances, we will not tolerate tyranny. Our founders understood the weight of their choice. They knew signing the Declaration could cost them their lives, yet they chose freedom over oppression, laying the groundwork for a robust and vibrant America.
When the founders signed their names, they etched hope into history. “All signed their death warrant,” says Levin, emphasizing the courage and conviction it took to declare a new nation. This July 4, let’s honor that bravery by affirming our commitment to protect and uphold the freedoms that define us.
This is the essence of Independence Day — a celebration of liberty, a tribute to our founders, and a call to action for every American to carry forth their legacy.
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