BILL OR RIGHTS AND MUCH MORE!!

Excerpts from the actual Declaration:
"...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, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. ~That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed......WE, THEREFORE, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES... ~And for the support of this Declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."
In Colonial Congress, July 4, 1776

From the Declaration of Independence in 1776, to the Constitution in 1787, and then the Bill of Rights in 1791, was a span of only 15 years. So it is easy to see how these three principle documents in our history are inter-woven in their ideals, and inseperably linked in their goals and purpose.But the Declaration of Independence, in that it preceeded them all, it is the cornerstone of our very Nation, and the foundation of the principles upon which our Constitution, and later, the Bill of Rights, were also inspired and authored. The Declaration of Independence stated our very purpose for becoming a new nation unto ourselves, independent from the rule of England, recognizing the Creator, God himself, as the ultimate authority governing our freedoms and our rights of independence. So it is inspiring to me, knowing that our nation began with such powerful words.The Founding Fathers went on to say that it is for the very purpose of securing these God-given Rights, that governments are instituted among men. Would they have made such a statement were it not for the fact that this is why our own government was to be instituted? Surely not! And while the King of England sought to deprive the American colonists of these God-given rights, our Fore-Fathers sought to restore them to us. It is the very reason for which the United States of America was born.
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
About the First Amendment:

~ The First Amendment to the United States Constitution was also first in the hearts of the men who gave us the Bill of Rights. Their intent is obvious by the wording alone: that we should have freedom OF religion. But today the liberal thinking in our government is that it implies we should have freedom FROM it. The amendment clearly dictates that Congress will never be allowed to create any law to establish a federally mandated religion, nor will Congress ever be allowed to create a law which would restrict the freedom to exercise one's religion. No where in this amendment was it ever implied that religion should be kept from influencing our government. Only that religion should forever remain free from government influence. And yet we continue to see the nominations of conservative judges blocked, and liberal judges appointed to our courts. And these liberal judges feel their role is to interpret law by liberal thinking, rather than appold it with precedent.The First Amendment also grants us Free Speech, of which public prayer and the sharing of the Gospel are certainly included.
Actual Text of the Amendment:
~ "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Ratified December 15, 1791

Bill of Rights one WAS FOR CHURCH TO BE FREE FROM GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT IMPOSE ON CHURCHES RIGHT TO GATHER HAVE FREE SPEACH OF RELIGION AND PRESS FROM CHURCH IT WAS WRITTEN ALL BY CHRISTIANS NEVER THOUGHT IT WOULD BE TWISTED BY A TOTAL OUT OF CONTROL WORLD.
Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Amendment II A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Amendment III No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Amendment VII In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people

All my love and His from above,
Diana
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