Q_an/ The expression ("life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness") appears in the Declaration of Independence. | Key Details; "Document: Declaration of Independence" (Adopted July 4, 1776) | Section: "The Preamble" | Author: "Thomas Jefferson" | Meaning and Purpose; "States that all people have basic rights given by their Creator." | "Explains that governments are made to protect these basic rights."
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NOTING; "The word ("Creator") in the Declaration of Independence serves a specific philosophical purpose. Its interpretation has evolved significantly from the 18th century to modern times.
Then: The Founders' View (1776) For the authors and signers of the document, the ("Creator") was the ultimate source of human rights, used to argue that no earthly king or government could grant or take away freedom. The term was intentionally chosen to bridge two differing viewpoints of the era:
The Enlightenment & Deism: Key figures like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin were heavily influenced by Deism. They viewed the Creator as ("Nature's God")—a supreme intelligence that set the universe and the immutable laws of nature into motion, giving humans reason and inherent rights.
Traditional Christianity: The majority of the American public and many orthodox founders viewed the Creator as the active, personal Judeo-Christian God.
By using the broad term ("Creator") rather than a specific sectarian name for God, the founders unified these factions around a shared belief: human dignity is inherent to human nature and comes from a power higher than government."
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op: consider 'inherent' as DNA, the building block of all things. Born free, as such, would not be a far fetched concept or idea. Instead an absolute human right, whether spelled out by law or written down, etc. Enforced, or not. Challenged, or ignored.
inalienable/inˈālēənəb(ə)l/
"Inalienable means something is impossible to take away, give up, or transfer to someone else. It is most often used to describe fundamental rights that belong to every person by nature."
Core Meaning / Definition: "Cannot be revoked, removed, or sold."
Permanence: "Belongs to you forever."
Non Transferable: "Cannot be handed over or given away to another person or government."
Common Examples
Human Rights: "Life, liberty, and personal freedom."
Law: "Rights protected by a constitution that a government cannot legally strip away."
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