"We hold these truths to be self-evident ..." but not as evident in fact as they are held in theory -

"That all men are created equal ..." and while that word "men" is the inclusive language of the opening biblical salute of Genesis 1:27, some in reality are more equal than others ...

"... that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights ..." - qualified in practice to mean that unless the wheel begins to squeak, the wheel will not be greased ...

"... that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," but there seem to be some questions about the right to life and the rights of life, on whether liberty includes responsibility, and concerning what kind of "high" in happiness we dare pursue. What, if any, are the limits?

Our sojourn through the Word ret…