The Declaration of Independence as you've never seen it before
Some of us cherish it with near-scriptural reverence. Others simply
take it for granted. In this contentious new look at the
Declaration of Independence, however, celebrated attorney Alan
Dershowitz takes ""America's birth certificate"" and its principal
author, Thomas Jefferson, to task.
Dershowitz searches for the sources, history, and underlying
reasoning that produced the Declaration and its particular
language, from its reference to the ""Laws of Nature and Nature's
God"" through the long list of complaints against the abuses of
King George III. He points out contradictions within the document,
notes how the meanings of Jefferson's words have changed over the
centuries, and asks many disturbing questions, including:
* Where do rights come from?
* Do we have ""unalienable rights""?
* Do rights to ""life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"" have
any meaning?
* How could slaveowners claim to believe that ""all men are created
equal""?
* Is the God of the Declaration the God of the Bible?
* Does the Declaration establish a Christian State?
* Are there ""Laws of Nature and of Nature's God""?
Challenging, upsetting, and controversial, this brilliant
polemic may anger you, delight you, or force you to reexamine your
opinions. One thing's for sure: after reading America Declares
Independence, you'll never take the Declaration of Independence for
granted again.
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