It’s probably a generational perspective, but Brian’s premise is incorrect. Many of us lived through the dark days of our Constitution (a.k.a. the Warren court), and instead of the dark picture painted here, we see optimism. Today, compared to 40 years ago, here are the facts: (1) the power of the Constitution to protect our Second Amendment rights has never been more strongly affirmed, even reaching through the 14th amendment to cities, counties, municipalities, and quasi-governmental entities, something that was almost inconceivable 40 years ago; (2) the abomination that allowed unborn genocide, Roe v. Wade, is now fireplace kindling; and (3) the pendulum swing in equal treatment that lead to affirmative action quotas and reverse discrimination has now itself been ruled unconstitutional. Many of these wins came about as a direct result of President Trump‘s Supreme Court appointments. And those appointments will last on the court for decades still. I believe the Warren court left our constitution with a faint pulse and on life support, but self-contained in the document is how we restore its vitality to American governance. It is hard work, and will require facing social media ridicule, rebutting popular dogma, and demonstrating intellectual courage, but our Constitution can still save us. Some of us even believe that God Almighty had a hand in crafting it., and to lose faith in it is to lose faith in Him.
I appreciate the well thought out response. I agree that the current Supreme Court has begun unraveling some of the mess left by the Warren Court; however, I suggest that if our Constitutional rights hang on the balance of five men and women, then our situation is indeed precarious! Dobbs, Sackett, and the affirmative action decisions were fantastic, but the Roberts Court is not going to touch anything related to the New Deal or Great Society. That ship has unfortunately sailed. And the Magnificent Five are not going to be around forever - both Thomas and Alito are over 70. The composition of our Court will be subject to whether or not a conservative Republican like Trump can win office again.
The Constitution has not been properly amended in more than 50 years, yet governments and bureaucrats continue to fundamentally alter the composition of our society. It will take a lot more boldness than we have thus far seen to restore what our great-grandfathers took for granted as constitutional governance.
As for divine inspiration, I believe God guided the foundation of this country, but it's a mistake to put our Constitution on the same level as Holy Scripture. God's Word is eternal, but, like the grass that withers and the flowers that fade (those were also created by God), the American experiment will pass, just as the Roman Empire, just as the Christian kingdoms of Europe. I wish it wasn't in my time, but we have to confront reality with sober eyes and, like Esther, handle the times in which God has placed us.
"Some of us even believe that God Almighty had a hand in crafting it., and to lose faith in it is to lose faith in Him."
According to LDS doctrine, that is correct.
"In the Doctrine and Covenants, “the Constitution” refers to the Constitution of the United States of America, which was divinely inspired in order to prepare the way for the Restoration of the gospel."
What it should mean is that those who would fight to the death for their Creator should consider doing the same in defense of “that good in which His hand is manifest.”
At this point, it's about strengthening Idaho to be ready for the inevitable dissolution of the USA.
It was a good run while it lasted, but now the US is ruled by foreigners, women, and former slaves which the Founding Fathers never would had agreed to.
Fantastic, Brian. one of your best.
It’s probably a generational perspective, but Brian’s premise is incorrect. Many of us lived through the dark days of our Constitution (a.k.a. the Warren court), and instead of the dark picture painted here, we see optimism. Today, compared to 40 years ago, here are the facts: (1) the power of the Constitution to protect our Second Amendment rights has never been more strongly affirmed, even reaching through the 14th amendment to cities, counties, municipalities, and quasi-governmental entities, something that was almost inconceivable 40 years ago; (2) the abomination that allowed unborn genocide, Roe v. Wade, is now fireplace kindling; and (3) the pendulum swing in equal treatment that lead to affirmative action quotas and reverse discrimination has now itself been ruled unconstitutional. Many of these wins came about as a direct result of President Trump‘s Supreme Court appointments. And those appointments will last on the court for decades still. I believe the Warren court left our constitution with a faint pulse and on life support, but self-contained in the document is how we restore its vitality to American governance. It is hard work, and will require facing social media ridicule, rebutting popular dogma, and demonstrating intellectual courage, but our Constitution can still save us. Some of us even believe that God Almighty had a hand in crafting it., and to lose faith in it is to lose faith in Him.
I appreciate the well thought out response. I agree that the current Supreme Court has begun unraveling some of the mess left by the Warren Court; however, I suggest that if our Constitutional rights hang on the balance of five men and women, then our situation is indeed precarious! Dobbs, Sackett, and the affirmative action decisions were fantastic, but the Roberts Court is not going to touch anything related to the New Deal or Great Society. That ship has unfortunately sailed. And the Magnificent Five are not going to be around forever - both Thomas and Alito are over 70. The composition of our Court will be subject to whether or not a conservative Republican like Trump can win office again.
The Constitution has not been properly amended in more than 50 years, yet governments and bureaucrats continue to fundamentally alter the composition of our society. It will take a lot more boldness than we have thus far seen to restore what our great-grandfathers took for granted as constitutional governance.
As for divine inspiration, I believe God guided the foundation of this country, but it's a mistake to put our Constitution on the same level as Holy Scripture. God's Word is eternal, but, like the grass that withers and the flowers that fade (those were also created by God), the American experiment will pass, just as the Roman Empire, just as the Christian kingdoms of Europe. I wish it wasn't in my time, but we have to confront reality with sober eyes and, like Esther, handle the times in which God has placed us.
"Some of us even believe that God Almighty had a hand in crafting it., and to lose faith in it is to lose faith in Him."
According to LDS doctrine, that is correct.
"In the Doctrine and Covenants, “the Constitution” refers to the Constitution of the United States of America, which was divinely inspired in order to prepare the way for the Restoration of the gospel."
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/gs/constitution?lang=eng
What will it mean for the LDS when the United States ceases to exist? Will Deseret rise as its replacement?
What it should mean is that those who would fight to the death for their Creator should consider doing the same in defense of “that good in which His hand is manifest.”
At this point, it's about strengthening Idaho to be ready for the inevitable dissolution of the USA.
It was a good run while it lasted, but now the US is ruled by foreigners, women, and former slaves which the Founding Fathers never would had agreed to.