Freedom in Equality

The first self-evident truth in the Declaration of Independence is “that all men are created equal.”

Some may say, “But that’s not true. Someone born in Somalia is not equal to someone born in America.” If all that matters is economic prosperity, then that is certainly true. If all that matters is equality of opportunity to amass riches and power, then that is certainly true.

What the founders meant by this phrase is that all men (and they included women in this) are created by God, and they are equal in His sight. He does not love one person over another. The Bible states it this way: “God is no respecter of persons” (Acts 10:34). Each one of us is free to pursue a relationship with God and enjoy the blessings of His unalienable rights—or not. It’s called free will.

When men attempt to eradicate God from the public forum, they create equality in their own image.

“Man will ultimately be governed by God or by tyrants.” --Benjamin Franklin