Obama Drops "Creator" From The Declaration Of Independence; Why?; UPDATE: Nod From Gateway Pundit, And Scared Monkeys
-
First off, this is a teleprompter speech so I would think careful attention is given to every word that is put on it. This means the dropping of “Creator” was intentional. Second, notice the pause that is inserted in such a way that it seems to replace the time he should be saying “that they are endowed by their Creator”:
UPDATE 2:
It was suggested by The Bronze in the comments to put the quote from the Declaration of Independence as a contrast. Here it is:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness..”
Now as to the why this was done. Why would a self described “Christian” like President Obama leave out God in a speech that grounds our “inalienable rights”? I think there is an attempt by Obama, the Democrats, and the Liberals/Progressives that support them to replace God with an all powerful State that controls every aspect of our lives and this speech fits well within that framework.
We have indeed been created in the image of God and that makes our lives intrinsically valuable and no arbitrary decision of some Bureaucrat can change that even though they will try with all their might.
“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them.God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Genesis 1:26-28
HT: Hot Air Pundit
UPDATE 1:
Special thanks to Jim Hoft of Gateway Pundit for using my tip. Welcome Gateway Pundit readers. For someone like me who blogs around work, family and church, I find Jim Hoft’s blog an excellent resource for staying up to date on the news.
UPDATE 3:
I have cross posted this at my pro-life blog. I blog for a pro-life pregnancy care clinic in Southern California. If you can help, please visit their website and make a donation.
UPDATE 4:
Thanks to Scared Monkeys for a nod as well.
Related posts:
About The Author
-
Advertise Here
-
-
-
-
13 Responses and Counting...
The thing is, you just know he wanted to say "They are endowed by their government". What kind of person would purposely misquote the founding document of our country? Sadly,I think we know.
Todd,
First off, this is a teleprompter speech so I would think careful attention is given to every word that is put on it. This means the dropping of "Creator" was intentional.
Not necessarily. When I preach, I use a full manuscript. I've been know to unintentionally leave out words. Sometimes your eyes get ahead of your mouth.
Also, I'm not sure Genesis 1:1-8 would be the right text to use…or I'm failing to see the connection. The creation of man (Genesis 1:26-27) I can see. Just don't see what day/night and sky have to do with the issue at hand.
@Craig,
Thanks, got the right one now.
@Craig,
Not necessarily. When I preach, I use a full manuscript. I've been know to unintentionally leave out words. Sometimes your eyes get ahead of your mouth.
But the long pause where that was supposed to come just raises the issue. The "Creator" is what grounds the "inalienable rights". Question that and the rest falls like dominoes.
BCT,
The quote from the DoI (that he flubbed) would be helpful, so that we can see exactly what he left out, I.E.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
This guy is a contemptible POS.
@The Bronze,
Thanks, good idea. Update added. Welcome to the blog.
@MocaLite,
That is what ought to concern us.
I like the admonition about Obama on the video splash screen. It's true, Obama has no hate in his heart whatsoever.
Except for greedy bankers, of course. And greedy doctors and surgeons, too. but that's OK. Oh yeah, and greedy insurers. And Republicans. And Tea Partiers. And Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich, John Boehner, Glenn Beck, and Rush Limbaugh. But aside from that, no hate at all. What a pure man.
Oh yeah, there's that whole greedy oil company thing. And stock brokers. And plumbers. But aside from that no hate, no hate.
Good thing Jesus loves him, because I am sure finding it hard.
Was Obama sent by God… much like Saul was? One of the most amazing truths in the Bible (IMHO) is how God uses His enemies to do His will. Had Joseph's (coat of many colors)brothers not sold him into slavery, he would not have saved Egypt from famine… had Augustus not proclaimed the tax… Mary and Joseph would have not traveled to Bethlehem. We in America, like Israel in the Bible… when prospering often lose our “need” of God. Sadly in the human condition, repentance beings with crisis… such is the rebellious heart of humankind. I think we're there!
With President Obama and his socialist agenda… many Americans for the first time are discussing and re-discovering the Constitution, the founders and how and Who gave the “inalienable rights” we have so long taken for granted. Now with our liberty and prosperity being put at great risk… we may be in a position to proclaim and reclaim our heritage. But we will face the Devil and his heathen’s wrath (re: Psalm 2) in way not seen in our history! As in any war… there will be casualties. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and America!
Craig, I hear you, but I don't think that explains this. When I teach, if I accidentally delete a critical thought, the pause that follows is where I rearrange what I just said and pick it back up.
"They are endowed" logically requires an "endower". No one who is used to public speaking could make that mistake, pause long enough to hear himself, and not correct it. BO meant this omission.
You are a homophobic bigoted asshat. Your blog is morally and intellectually bankrupt, and your bigoted, hateful, moronic, lunatic time has past. Fuck off, bigot. Racist. Extremist. American Talibani terrorist fuck. Go blow yourself up in front of some fucking southern church you inbred fuckwit.
Anonymous.
Todd's blog IS morally and intellectually bankrupt. He is a dishonest and stupid man.
That's as strong as your language needs to get, really.
Your words are overly vicious and inflammatory.
Maybe if you reason with him, he could eventually gain some shred of decency and common sense.
You seem as full of hate as he is. Or more. Heaven forbid.
Give it a rest.
@Anonymous,
You are a homophobic bigoted asshat…"
That made my day.
@Dave,
Thanks for taking on Anonymous, I think.
Ha ha. I realize that was probably the most back-handed defense of a person ever, but I meant every word I said in every sense.
Someone read one of my posts here and then called me a cockroach.
It's a rough and tumble world, posting here on Blue Collar Philosophy.
Leave a Reply