Thank you, Kelley! Thoughtful as always. Excellent writing and presentation. America does have a 'worldview,' but many want to change it to something that fits better with their 'worldview.' Before changing, I think it's a good idea to ask and answer some serious questions about where a new worldview comes from and where it would take us as a nation. Is there something wrong with our country's founding worldview? If so, what and why? The 'founders' of our country gave citizens a mechanism to 'change' or 'update' the founding documents. The framers of the U.S. Constitution were not unaware that the future needs of the young nation might benefit from 'change,' so they included a 'pathway' to change via Article V. It allows for a nation with 'divided worldviews' to come together to discuss and vote on changes and additions. You might say that our Constitution is 'worldview flexible.' The bar for amending the Constitution is a high, as it should be, but it is a sensical way of keeping our country protected and on course forward to what is 'best' for the population.
Hundreds of thousands of bills to 'amend' the Constitution have been presented during our nation's history, but only 27 of them have attained the title of 'Amendment.' If people truly want to 'save our democracy' (even though we are a constitutional republic), they would use the tools the founders of our great nation afforded them in the 18th century. There is no need to resort to violence based on differing worldviews, if we truly believe in 'democracy.' Simply go through the process afforded every citizen, every state legislature, and Congress. Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It provides a legal path forward for all of us.
I think we're seeing a glimpse of what a different worldview looks like, one that doesn't value human life, the natural law, or the proper role of government in a self-governed society. When we suppress the truth of human nature, the only way to control the people is through coercion - and a Constitutional Republic is anathema to that. Appreciate your thoughtful comment and additional insight, as always.
Thank you, Kelley! Thoughtful as always. Excellent writing and presentation. America does have a 'worldview,' but many want to change it to something that fits better with their 'worldview.' Before changing, I think it's a good idea to ask and answer some serious questions about where a new worldview comes from and where it would take us as a nation. Is there something wrong with our country's founding worldview? If so, what and why? The 'founders' of our country gave citizens a mechanism to 'change' or 'update' the founding documents. The framers of the U.S. Constitution were not unaware that the future needs of the young nation might benefit from 'change,' so they included a 'pathway' to change via Article V. It allows for a nation with 'divided worldviews' to come together to discuss and vote on changes and additions. You might say that our Constitution is 'worldview flexible.' The bar for amending the Constitution is a high, as it should be, but it is a sensical way of keeping our country protected and on course forward to what is 'best' for the population.
Hundreds of thousands of bills to 'amend' the Constitution have been presented during our nation's history, but only 27 of them have attained the title of 'Amendment.' If people truly want to 'save our democracy' (even though we are a constitutional republic), they would use the tools the founders of our great nation afforded them in the 18th century. There is no need to resort to violence based on differing worldviews, if we truly believe in 'democracy.' Simply go through the process afforded every citizen, every state legislature, and Congress. Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It provides a legal path forward for all of us.
Again, thank you for a wonderful article!!
I think we're seeing a glimpse of what a different worldview looks like, one that doesn't value human life, the natural law, or the proper role of government in a self-governed society. When we suppress the truth of human nature, the only way to control the people is through coercion - and a Constitutional Republic is anathema to that. Appreciate your thoughtful comment and additional insight, as always.