Understanding the Declaration of Independence - 9 Key Concepts Everyone Should Know

[@southerngent8162]

"This was the object of the Declaration of Independence. 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; i[n] terms so plain and firm...." Thomas Jefferson to Henry Lee - May 8, 1825

[@raytrevino8071]

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[@theunrealjackson]

As a combat vet who returned to school at 35yrs of age, I carry a pocket Constitution & try my hardest to bring awarness to my fellow classmates on the state of our current affairs (at odds w/ the Constitution). This is a frustrating endeavor but this video will help immensly in it's clarity & straight forwardness. Thank you!

[@kurryAN25]

An amazing video. I am a Canadian, but seeing this video can really explain how important the foundations of a nation really is, and sir, you have done an exceptional job in analyzing and explaining these concepts.

[@7mjyoung]

Thanks for the clear and concise overview of this founding document. Are there states that don't require the Declaration and Constittion to be taught in schools? You can 90% of Americans don't know this, but I teach U.S. History in Illinois, which requires all students to study these and pass a test before graduating 8th grade and high school. I agree, EVERY American should understand the principles within these documents. Thanks again.

[@rayphil9641]

How unfortunate that JB Pritzker and the Illinois house and Senate don't follow the Constitution.

[@jacobchristianglover3655]

Praise God and thank you for another great work Mr. Seibert!

[@dLimboStick]

Not only are the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to be interpreted together, but also the Federalist Papers, the Articles of Confederations, other letters and correspondence of the Founding Fathers as well as 230+ years of jurisprudence.

[@bsabruzzo]

I'd say you are correct up to a point. If you want to include "230+ years...", you should also include the ancient Greek and the Biblical sources. It gets all encompassing. Others would argue that "case law", what you call "230+ years...", is a major departure from natural law, from which rights are derived, and saying that "such and such" is okay because we said it was once before" or saying "I can't rule if that was right or wrong because nobody else has yet ruled on it" seems a bit self defeatist in some regards.

[@mrwooster8571]

@@bsabruzzo Is 'natural law' fixed?

[@bsabruzzo]

@@mrwooster8571 Generally, yes as it is nature (living, self defense, protection from others). What we as humans dirive from that is centuries of debate long. But when you boil it down, basic right are just that... basic. To that end, if a person rules they can take a life at will because it was ruled in a previous case, it becomes suspect as it violates a natural law. From three it can be open for debate and reasoning can be applied.

[@spnov59]

Thank you so much for sharing! I know a lot more than I ever knew about this great document. I am 71 yrs old, better late than never!

[@da4re]

Great job sir! It is clear they wanted people to be able to redress grievances. In the following years many issues have been addressed. . . . Slavery, sufferage, etc. These principles are timeless. Our unalienable rights should be upheld at all cost. Again thank you. Dave

[@mosesolsonmd4063]

Amazing video. I went through public school, public college, and private medical school, with never once being explained the Decleration or Constitution in such a simple and precise way. Thank you.

[@USCivicsTraining]

Thanks for your enthusiastic response. We need everyone "on board" for Liberty. Glad you are out there living your life, seeking out these principles and sharing with others.

[@USCivicsTraining]

Thanks for letting me know. That is so encouraging to hear your story and that the content of this video was helpful. Over the years we have had viewers from Netherlands, Canada, Great Britain and dozens of other countries. The Scots-Irish however played a key role in the formation of our ideas on liberty and the resolve to fight for those ideas. I hope your presentation goes well.

[@EBAYvillager]

There is a very very holy letter that Rabbi Nachman wrote on the day of the battle of Trafalgar. It mentions the 17th of Tammuz which in 1776 fell on July fourth. The letter was found in 1922 when 17th of Tammuz falls on Bastille day. Gd definitly considers this declaration justification enough to allow the rebuilding of the third temple. People of truth are all from Jacob. (Jews are from Josef).

[@clarkie246]

i just to let u know the declation of independence is actually majority based on THE TREATY OF OISTINS IN BARBADOS 1652

[@theprincessjme]

I stumbled across this because my son is doing a report for his class. What excellent thoughts and concepts. Couldn't agree more.

[@yuothineyesasian]

1) Rights are concepts, they embody the principles and values of a society. They are an agreement among individuals within a society that basic, fundamental, rules about what a sovereign person ought to be able to do, with respect and in concordance to the rights of other individuals. They are not metaphysical nor are they positively abstract, they are based on an understanding of reality. 2) CONTINUED.

[@joezbackwith2gatz]

Thank you very much for posting this video. FREEDOM!

[@medinadavis2344]

Thank you so much. I just moved to America from Sweden and I'm working on my GED, and I think that your explanation is amazing. I finally get it!

[@USCivicsTraining]

Medina, that is so awesome. Thank you so much for commenting. Welcome to America and the United States. It says a lot about your character and about your interest in freedom and liberty that you are out trying to learn more about the country you are making a home. Over the years we have received comments from people of other lands - Canada, Mexico, Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Ukraine, Russia, and others. Best wishes on earning your GED. Use www. USCivicsTraining . Org To see all of these KZbin videos in an organized format. God Bless CM

[@cashpoboy]

Great Job! Very clear and to the point. Our founding fathers thought long and hard about this one. I did not know that our states were considered as equal to Britain's statehood. According to our founding fathers our states should be independent and sovereign. Not under the federal government at all.

[@FakeWonder]

That's what they tried to do with the Articles of Confederation; but it was a total failure. One main reason why they drafted the Constitution was to unite the colonies as one nation with a federal government.

[@DAB520]

***** Would it not be interesting to suppose, that all states of the USA be created as Sovereign states. Perhaps Free Trade agreements, passports, slavery, immigration of certain races, different currencies, etc., would foment wars and peace and mutual defense agreements; to the end that a much different Constitution might be created, to end all the bickering. I suspect it would come to fruition; perhaps at a later time; definitely different. . Food for thought . ad iudicium

[@isaacs1681]

Thanks dear neighbor for this vid. All credit to our Heavenly Father how we find truth when seeking truth:)

[@halloween35242]

Once again, excellent work on explaining to people what it means and why it is such an important part of history.

[@benjamintarnacki5068]

Taught those Brits how Freedom is done right!

[@Jalanski28]

They consider americans as the rebellious bastards.

[@ilsebussing3539]

Amazing video. This is great as a teaching resource, and as a way of improving one's knowledge, of course.

[@USCivicsTraining]

Thanks Ilse - learn it, live it, share it.... For Liberty !!!

[@SophiaMagrone]

Mrs. Tierney's 8th grade class was here!

[@USCivicsTraining]

+SophiaRosette Glad that you and Mrs. Tierney's 8th grade class where here ! Go Mrs. Tierney. What City and State are you in ?! Cherish these liberties. No other country in the world has a document like the Declaration of Independence. Have a great week and good luck on exams. CM

[@jchrzes]

+SophiaRosette facedesk

[@christineadams1284]

You have a good caring teacher. 😊

[@tokenblack9224]

Thank you so much for making this video!!!! this helped me with my homework thanks a million!!!

[@USCivicsTraining]

+Token Black You are so welcome. Cherish the Declaration. It is unique in all the world. Read it each year. Commit part of it to memory. CM

[@mouseandryforever6848]

I'm in my mid 50s. I didn't pay attention in civics. I'm now ready to learn about my great country. Better late than never.

[@jerryknoff]

I, personally, really need to study our incredible founding documents... and this video is extremely helpful.

[@Spitnchicklets]

Love the way you break it down, very nice 👍

[@ChristianCivicsTraining]

You are welcome... glad you found that video and found it helpful.

[@veronicamoriel8724]

Greetings from Anaheim CA 🙌 thank you for the explanation of the declaration of independencia I am overwhelmed was not expecting it so well 👍God bless 🙌

[@USCivicsTraining]

Greetings back to you. I am glad it exceeded expectations.. Share it with others. Spread the ideas of liberty throughout the land.

[@melaniemanahan7819]

Thank you so much for making this video! This helped me understand a LOT!

[@yuothineyesasian]

2) The main purpose for the institution of government (and in my opinion, the only even moderately justifiable one) is so that one man may not have to fear another. In essence I would agree with Locke's (second treatise) interpretation of the purpose of government, but not his assertion that rights come from a creator. Rights are justified by their own merits, the existence or absence of a creator does not add or subtract to the quality of rights as social constructs based in reality.

[@johnberger5539]

The most important concept of American Government is that your rights derive from your Creator, not your government, and, should your government fail to secure these rights, you are honor bound to change or abolish it, replacing said governance with whatever form best furthers the pursuit of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

[@USCivicsTraining]

hear. hear... well said John. And in the US case the Declaration and Constitution are still great documents that are timeless if they are actually followed. The issue is the corrupt leaders who have corrupted the systems and put us all under arbitrary law of judges, executives and bureaucrats.

[@EngelmannSpruce]

This helped me so much on a report that i am writing, i know that i am now going to ace this. Ttthankyou soooo much!!!

[@swordwielder]

our professor showed us this video in the class today... it's a very interesting video

[@USCivicsTraining]

I am sorry you think so. it is the anchor of all of our freedom and liberty. We are the only country in the world that has a document at the foundation of our government that says our "rights are God Given", that government is not the final authority, and how we can be the most free people on earth. I hope some day you "cherish these truths". They are the only truths that will keep you, your children, and grand children free.

[@philipnorris6542]

All excellent stuff (incidentally, I'm British).

[@tone4624]

great job cmseibert, i wish more would watch this video,you explain so well, are you a teacher? well should be, you schooled me, and the first part has so much todo whats goin on today! thanks..

[@madelineruiz-soto1038]

Good job 👍🏼

[@USCivicsTraining]

Madeline... thanks for the THUMBS UP. Keep the fire of liberty burning in your heart and share it with others.

[@saulcontreras9904]

amazing job explaining all of this have a good life.

[@USCivicsTraining]

+Saul Contreras Thanks for your kind remarks.... have a great life too !!! May we all influence those around us toward these principles of liberty, freedom and faith.

[@onenation3333]

P.S. remember: Wheresoever we live, that is our country. No other Nation currently would let their beliefs and ways of life be taken away. Freedoms = Fight and Unite. PLEASE remember this or try against another Nation and let us know how it works out.

[@dlotable]

Spirit of '76 forever

[@USCivicsTraining]

FOREVER !!!

[@spartanbrick4477]

If you know what the fundamental principles in civics is, do you know which one is used in the making of the declaration?

[@skubz81]

Love your videos and keep up the great work!

[@USCivicsTraining]

Steve, Thanks. Have a great Independence Day !

[@skubz81]

cmseibert Have a Great Independence Day yourself Sir!

[@66605]

@title1teacher I agree with you about the source of rights, but, the same can be said of peoples or political societies. The Declaration of Independence was speaking of the rights of states not individuals. Its purpose was to explain the separation and liberty of the13 American colonies from the state of Britain. Why would individual rights be part of the discussion? Americans objected to being governed by a foreign legislature. This was a group thing not an individual thing.

[@MarzJonp]

Oh ok. That's pretty much what I do all the time and I'm in the process of doing. Thank you for your answer WSRman33. Have a GREAT day. :)

[@USCivicsTraining]

The essence of government is power. "“Government is not reason, it is not eloquence - it is force! Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.” ~ George Washington. If this is true, then there needs to be a universal standard that exists outside of humankind itself to appeal to and to keep government power in check. For anyone that really wants to understand this, i invite you to read Washington's Farewell Address. It is profound. Ask for it at USCivicsTraining . org

[@KamikazethecatII]

If you want to understand the Declaration, and the ideas that this nation was founded on, study John Locke and read the English Bill of Rights. If you read the English Bill of Rights, you'll find sections of it were implemented into our Constitution basically verbatim. For example, look at the English Bill of Rights: "excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted;" and compare it to the Eighth Amendment: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."

[@matt19218]

I’ve been reading and listening about it but still haven’t found out where it says that we have to pay them when they aren’t doing thier jobs

[@GUALLACOL]

On 2 July 1776 the Declaration of Independence of the U.S. was declared! On 4 July 1776 our forefathers went public. On 2 August 1776 the document was completed for signatures!

[@unitedelements4773]

Mrs Marvels class was here 8th grade!

[@TheLuna12346]

When I think of the government today in america, I believe we have strayed from the path of the Declaration, but not so much that it should give rise to rebellious thoughts. I just keep thinking of how much WORSE the government could be, and give thanks everyday that it isn't.

[@buildergordy]

@drocketman2000 If you read the history of The abolitionist movement you will find that the fight to end slavery begin before this nation was founded. Both the Declaration and the Constitution were used to show that slavery was an evil. The US joined the UK in outlawing the African slave trade in 1807. For 30 some odd years leading up to the Civil War there was a constant fight to end slavery in the US. Plus we did pay a huge price in blood and treasure to balance these scales

[@USCivicsTraining]

Thank you for your service to our country and passion for first principles. These videos were designed with this very idea in mind, that it might be helfpul to train people in first principles, but also provide a tool they can share with others. You can also go to USCivicsTraining. org for even more content. C

[@magicdonjuan206]

God help us all!

[@noahmarks732]

We have the right to overthrow our government.

[@danimal8205]

Mr Ferris's class was here

[@USCivicsTraining]

Mynamegoeshereee Hello Mr. Ferris's class. You simple statement of "Mr. Ferris's class was here" made me chuckle. I hope the video was helpful for you and that you "cherish" these concepts in your heart and pass them on to others. Liberty can be lost if it is not learned and passed on. Be difference makers. CM

[@danimal8205]

cmseibert Yeah dude my class for Participation in Democracy is learning this stuff and we're using your video for the lessons to learn how to understand it. Good job at executing the info and not making it rocket science for us guys lol

[@USCivicsTraining]

Mynamegoeshereee That is very encouraging. Tell all the other dudes "hello" for me. What City and State does the Fabulous Mr. Ferris hold his classes.

[@danimal8205]

Hawaii, Waipahu. Haha I'll tell them

[@67Arctic]

Danimal damn your school is in Waipahu ours is in town in Honolulu area, were using this video too! That’s so cool

[@USCivicsTraining]

@drocketman2000 - Slavery is wrong and wicked. However, that said, most people know little about the history of slavery. We immediately jump to the pre-civil war period, when the African Slave trade was at its height and it was its most brutal and fit your description of chattel property. In the period preceeding the revolutionary war, most people do not realize that there were slaves of all ethnicities and in many situations they came as endentured servants to pay for the passage to colonies

[@Smithy0013]

I don't know the sending of mercenaries doesn't seem so bad when you consider the fact that the Americans had met the British on the battlefield on numerous occasions before the declaration including an invasion into Quebec...

[@66605]

This is a good summary but it gets one important fact wrong. The equality clause is referring not to men as individuals but to men as groups or political societies. This makes more sense since the document's purpose is to announce the independence of the 13 American states. It was not a statement of individual rights. Also, this way of reading the Declaration spares the Founders the charge of being hypocrites since so many of them owned slaves.

[@evak2215]

Well explained video for non american

[@66605]

@highenergyboy One can accept the fact that men collectively have rights (you've heard of states rights?) and at the same time believe in individual rights. My point is that Jefferson was speaking of the rights of political societies, not individuals, in the Declaration of Independence. No communism here.

[@youngrich._gorilla6824]

Jesus is so awesome!!! And through his suffering on the Cross we can be PROMISED eternal life. The Father is always waiting with his arms open wide. Romans 8:38-39 "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

[@carolina.belle.777]

Amen, brother ! 🙌🙌💟🙌🙌

[@yuothineyesasian]

By the way, the "We furnish the means by which we suffer..." was from Common Sense.

[@USCivicsTraining]

@TheJord1985 This system actually allows the atheist the most freedom, because all though he/she does not believe in a higher power, a majority does, so their rights are protected. If however, govt is viewed as final authority and God is irrelevant, you have tribalism. Whatever tribe gets in power dominates all other tribes and anything goes because might makes right. ~ The essence of Tyranny.

[@thefnaffan2]

Time to Keep the government that was put by our forefathers BUT get rid of those who are created laws against our inalienable rights.

[@Nino2666B]

Frederick Douglass, the SON OF SLAVES, in the Dred Scott Speech supported the Dec of Indepence and the Constitution. He said, "In conclusion, let me say, all I ask of the American people is, that they live up to the Constitution, adopt its principles, imbibe its spirit, and enforce its provisions. "

[@ryanhocstetler]

/watch?v=QQrD1ty-yzs&feature=plcp In this video, it shows that God was not mentioned once in the U.S. Constitution. It also shows that the Declaration was not used to govern by the founding fathers after Cornwallis surrendered to Washington in the battle of Yorktown.

[@dsmith6404]

That's why I always say the state flag should fly higher than the American Flag.

[@mr.nickolasjohnkrznarich3724]

This is THE UNIVERSAL DIRECTOR... This comment is for Mr. Jordon Maxwell. There is a "Water Mark" of a woman's genitalia on The Declaration of Independence. I know he likes to explain Maritime Law, perhaps he can explain this.

[@Thisisnotmyrealname8]

With History you have to use the same context throughout, and the initial context is that "slaves were not considered equals to men" - a correct premise. The silent premise you have, that slaves ARE equal to men, may be true, but it would not follow to conclude that men in the past were defining "men" differently than today, but rather they were defining "slaves" differently. Your way is to say "slaves were never slaves", which is fine, but not in the particular line of logic you take.

[@Santaanacanyon]

You have two "Number 5" categories

[@66605]

@highenergyboy You do not answer how slavery ever got a foothold here in the USA if "all men are created equal", referring to individuals, was the creed of the Founders. They had to be foolish and hypocritical to say such a thing if they were slave holders. The equality they spoke of was of men as political societies or states. Each state has the right to govern itself, to be independent, to assume its EQUAL station among the powers of the earth. This is what Jefferson was speaking about.

[@kde439]

Yes, the pursuit of Happiness, It makes me very Happy to have firearms with large mags!! That is my right, That & the 2nd amendment is my reason for protection tools that the media keeps calling by the wrong names.

[@lelonfurr1200]

grt jovb of explain all the reasons

[@USCivicsTraining]

thx

[@highenergyboy]

@66605 Abolishing slavery simply wasn't feasible at the time. The Founders needed the support of the Southern states in ratifying the new Constitution. If they had tried to push for emancipation, these states would have most certainly recalled their delegates from the convention and withdrew their support for the Union entirely, and then there would have been no United States of America period. Instead, the Founders did the judicious thing by compromising on the issue and leaving it at that.

[@bxggeth]

Les go Mrs. Tierney's 8th grade class

[@TankisMe]

what do the sub liminals say?

[@USCivicsTraining]

@breedofthe45 great satire I hope. I suspect your comments will create some great comments.

[@ECWnWWF]

of the 132,000 viewers I bet 90% are not from the United States. I think this document needs to be presented again, except replace King George w/ Barack Obama & Congress

[@TheOcelot117]

Black obama? what a racist moron.

[@dawnschafferman]

lol

[@Clash2Smash]

ECWnWWF lmfao 3 years 😂

[@Mike10four]

What does “new world order” have anything to do with the proof of our Unalienable Rights? See the book “Scientific Proof of Our Unalienable Rights, a Road to Utopia”, Takac, 2012.

[@USCivicsTraining]

And yet, we discriminate against those who want to marry more than one partner. You say "we all know that is conrollable and just selfish". Those that desire a multiple partner marriage don't view it that way. The reason this is more complex than first glance, is once you redefine marriage once and establish some new judgement that marriage is only for 2 no matter what sex, you are in fact being judgmental of those that want marriage to be 3 or more.

[@charleskeefer9030]

Punch brother

[@Rudibert]

I'm not from america or england, or any country where u speak english. so i didnt quite get the reasons for the declaration. can somebody explain it to me please ?

[@456zounds]

LoopTheSnooper The main point--and insisted upon by the "Declaration"--is that the only legitimate government is one formed on the basis of the consent of those governed (and perhaps from "God"), nicely stated in the works of John Locke, Thomas Paine (and, yes, Thomas Jefferson). And, it was a response to the overbearing presence (and legal mess) visited upon the colonists...which, incidentally, we pretty much have again...in recent days in this country....run by the "Power Elite."

[@Nerfball6]

Bill Benton And that unalienable rights come from God and not man (or king, or government). And that to protect those God-given rights, government is formed (by the consent of the governed). In the case of the United States this was in the form of our Constitution.

[@456zounds]

Nerfball6 Yep, but not necessarily the Judeo-Christian god, but more of a general sense of deity (or "Providence"), for most of the Framers were deists (and violently opposed to the formation of a theocracy). Yes, the U.S. Constitution became the basis for the present gov't, but the principles outlined in the "Declaration" (and as reflected in the 9th and 10th Amendments) still exist, and remain seminally important. I have found it very worrisome that many prominent public servants and legal authorities--in recent history--have obstinately DENIED that the Declaration has any legal significance anymore. This stance represents an example of serious mischief, in my view. They also typically deny that our country is a republic, but merely a "democracy," which is--at best--is a very wish-washy concept. Arguably, what we TRULY have today is a kind of plutocracy...or quasi-republic.

[@ChristianCivicsTraining]

Bill Benton To Bill and other readers of this stream. I used to believe the "majority of founders were Deists" teaching, as it became prevalent in the Progressive era and has been propagated for the last 70 years in education. However, I have changed my mind after an exhaustive study of the founders in their own words and in understanding the times and culture in which they lived. I think anyone interested would find the 8 part series on this link fascinating, including "what is Deism", the names of God the founders used, the Jefferson Bible Hoax and more. christiancivicstraining.org/founders-and-deism/

[@Nerfball6]

Bill Benton There was no other God that the founders believed in. While a couple had differing views about the divinity of Christ. None of them believed there was any other God but the one God they all wrote about and quoted as being the author of our rights; the Judeo-Christian God. None were deists in the modern sense as they ALL believed that God was active in the lives of men. Understanding this does not mean we are any where close to a theocracy of course. As even a person's right not to believe in God is protected under their unalienable right (from God). A concept they often struggle with. And you are correct ... while the DoI is not a legal document in the same sense that our Constitution is, it's purpose (and that of our government) is to protect the unalienable rights declared in our founding charter. You can not separate the two. the DoI is as important (if not more important) a document as our constitution; and why the 4th of July was and is celebrated with such importance.

[@AryanAleviZaza]

Thomas Jefferson was also a person in favour of slavery and the most merciless enemy of the Indians! Of right he was acknowledging none to the Indians not even that to live! That politics was the one of the excessive colonisation of the territories Indian without any consideration for the right!

[@MRWhiteFolksCakes]

@cmseibert EXACTLY!!! Otherwise we might have fought a Civil War over it!!! ;-)

[@owlnyc666]

Did King George or the British Parliament make the z"abusive" Laws?🤔

[@owlnyc666]

Since the Declaration existed about six years before the Constitution, I think the. Constitution was designed to work with the Declaration. Perhaps the Artcles of the Conderation and the Declaration were designed to work together?

[@eriklorentzen6510]

At the risk of seeming argumentative, please understand I respect the beliefs of others, but there is something that should be explained if this is indeed for people of other countries. The founding fathers were Christian men, in an era of religious importance, and they still used terminology of the day. such as "Divine Providence" to give weight to their words, but not intent towards the foundation of the country. The United States of America is not a Christian nation, it was never intended to be. It was founded more on the beliefs and teachings of John Locke who believed in natural law, not gods law. It is clearly defined in these founding documents, as well as personal quotations of all the founding fathers, that the idea of separation of church and state was a cornerstone of the new government design. The idea that freedom of religion, the ability for the people to believe whatever faith they chose, or no faith at all, would not be at odds with the will of the governing body. They saw too well the danger of theocracy, where the combination of church and state became an intolerable force of tyranny and absolute, unquestionable power of dominion. And they saw fit to forge a government where that would not be a threat. The idea that our government leaders are sworn in on a bible is a vestige of old habits that die hard, modern officials should be sworn in on the bill of rights to truly represent the spirit of the founding fathers and the intentions they had for the nation.

[@anthonyehooker]

John Locke believed that the Natural law was the laws God sat up for nature, he was a Christian philosopher who had a great influence in America. He said: The Law of Nature stands as an eternal rule to all men, legislators as well as others. The rules that they make for other men's actions must . . . be conformable to the Law of Nature, i.e., to the will of God. Laws human must be made according to the general laws of Nature, and without contradiction to any positive law of Scripture, otherwise they are ill made. Locke, Two Treatises on Government, Bk II sec 135. (quoting Hooker's Ecclesiastical Polity, 1.iii, § 9 ) Also William Blackstone who all the founders were familiar with, especially those who were lawyers said in his commentaries on the law "Man, considered as a creature, must necessarily be subject to the laws of his Creator, for he is entirely a dependent being. And consequently, as man depends absolutely upon his Maker for everything, it is necessary that he should, in all points, conform to his Maker's will. This will of his Maker is called the law of nature. This law of nature, being coeval [existing at the same time - ed.] with mankind, and dictated by God himself, is of course superior in obligation to any other. It is binding over all the globe in all countries, and at all times: no human laws are of any validity, if contrary to this; and such of them as are valid derive all their force and all their authority, mediately or immediately, from this original. The doctrines thus delivered we call the revealed or divine law, and they are to be found only in the holy scriptures. These precepts, when revealed, are found upon comparison to be really a part of the original law of nature, as they tend in all their consequences to man's felicity [happiness]. Upon these two foundations, the law of nature and the law of revelation, depend all human laws; that is to say, no human laws should be suffered to contradict these."

[@markwarnberg9504]

Yes, but they were not living under the social hiarcky of the times, the Europeans of the time were class rule, God - King - Nobel - Church - Peasent.

[@sammanimathew4407]

I disagree. Much of John Locke's arguements were based on biblical doctrines. Yes, founding fathers were skeptical to give any church let alone any religion political power, but it is to secure every religious practices. Separation of church and state is first coined by Th Jefferson to a Baptist Church, against possible tyranny of the Calvinist state. Yet, they never intended church to be of any less significance. They wanted religion to be the moral arbitrators of the new nation.

[@luislaurencio]

we should make our current government, both democrats and republicans to read this, to see if they realize what its their job again and who do they represent

[@chaosad09]

@tegdoh Yeah, we did vote for them, but. Voteing in this country has basicly turned in trying to decide which farmer to buy our fertilizer from. It dont matter wich one you buy it from, your still buying shit.

[@ave-ragejoe6048]

Who’s here bc of Ap English

[@WSRman33]

PS I have studied the Declaration, the Articles, the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, the Anti-Federalist Papers, the writings of the founding fathers and proposed alternatives like the Grand Union. I do not take Confederate [Dixie] Revisionism, Dominionist [theocratic] Revisionism or Libertarian Revision seriously. They are actually self-serving unworkable stupidities like the "Sovereign Citizen" nonsense.

[@bruceradfordsorrywronghous534]

forefathers were brilliant compared to the bafoons today!

[@johnduggan5790]

Hollo Mr president I don't be nderstant independent.i thought every man wos equity in life. Mr president my name is John duggan

[@DarksitoB]

Like si estas haciendo la tarea de sociales

[@matt19218]

What does the abuses sound exactly like the government today? I think it time for a new government and time for a voter on the removal of congress the president should have the right to make and remove laws if not then why are we voting for them if congress can just ignore what they want to change

[@tegdoh]

@Hagalazii Here's a clue: the Federalists lost.

[@allhallowssunset597]

"All men created equal" was just a piece of French liberalism. The slave owning founding fathers did not believe it but they had to say it because they were in the middle of a desperate war. They don't blame much on British parliament because there was a minority block against the war in the parliament. They did not want to spoil that... Sorry to disappoint but the real founding document is the Constitution, not this propaganda document. The real purpose of the US is in the preamble of the constitution, "to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity"

[@ThatGuyThai]

Sound argument.

[@wesleymercer7496]

min mark 3:10 ish "we hold these truths to be SELF_EVIDENT." but you listen, Don't believe me. lol

[@subject313V]

somebody here because Mr. Norbeck? haha

[@sarasoto8]

+subject313V hahahaa yeeeeees!

[@WSRman33]

Spinmeister, you disparage others for interpreting the Constitution and Declaration away, yet you do the same here. There is no restriction on rights in the declaration or Constitution [except for slavery in the latter-good luck reestablishing that]. It does not say, "except for gays, lesbians, atheists, brown people or black people." Your attempt to warp the meaning is every bit as bad as those you criticize.

[@jasoncavitt2043]

Attention Craig Seibert: We don't want your Jesus-based theocracy, nor does the Constitution require us to maintain your Jesus-based theocracy.

[@kol5300]

Why?....the air that you are breathing belongs to him!...whether or not you believe in him, you'll have to give account to him!

[@USCivicsTraining]

Jason, this seems like a bit of hyperbole... The words "Jesus" and "theocracy" are not mentioned in this video. I invite anyone reading this thread to watch this Declaration video again and the Constitution videos on this channel and see for yourself. The word "theocracy" is usually used as a scare tactic to drive any expression of faith out of the public realm and to frighten uninformed people into thinking that any mention of God in public affairs is akin to having the equivalent of an Islamic Theocracy.

[@jesusburgos1255]

Jason whether you like it or not we need Jesus back in America to our schools because teen pregnancy is at in all time high right now and condoms is it going to cut no person would like to marry another who had sex before to our societies which is flooded with filth in Heaven there's no such thing as a Democracy only a theocracy/monarchy where God is King why do't we do the same here? where we still have a President yet God reigns here an America as King P.S God should be and is the number 1 issue here in America

[@jesusburgos1255]

This country ever wonder why things are.bad and our soceity is polluted with immoralty ?

[@jesusburgos1255]

Teach them word God and that true love waits and that Sex after marriage is bibical. Studies have shown that bible in schools teens are less likley to smoke crack less likley to have sex

[@WSRman33]

This is evasion and possibly hypocrisy. You have also neglected, for propaganda purposes: "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes." You also neglected to mention that the present Constitution is the second, following the first one that COULD reasonably be said to be conjoined, Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union. Perpetual union is SO difficult for you, that you left it out, of course!

[@r.s.lapoint1178]

I personally think the name of your channels is not helpful at all. You can change it anytime trust me i've done it many times with the 50 channels they offer everyone.