As America celebrates its 250th birthday, former Vice President Mike Pence reminds us of the importance of faith in God and confidence in the American ideal. Pence notes that the Founding Fathers, who gathered in Philadelphia 250 years ago, pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to the cause of independence.
America’s Founding Principles
The American Revolution was unique in that it proclaimed that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights. These rights, Pence argues, come from God, not from any sovereign or government. The role of government is to secure these rights, not to invent them.
Pence emphasizes that America’s Constitution has endured longer than almost any other in history because it is based on the principle that our rights come from God. He also notes that when America has strayed from its founding principles, it has found its way back by returning to them with renewed conviction.
A Call to Action
Today, Pence urges Americans to teach their children why liberty is precious, why faith and freedom have long walked hand in hand, and why character still matters. He believes that with faith in God and confidence in the American people, America’s future is bright.
Pence also quotes President Lincoln, who called America the “last best hope of Earth.” He concludes by saying that when future generations gather to celebrate America’s next milestone, they will inherit one nation under God – strong, prosperous, and free.
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