We celebrate Independence Day, not the 4th of July
July 4, 2024 § Leave a comment
If you know what we celebrate on July 4th, please say so.
The holiday is Independence Day—not July 4th or the 4th of July or even just the 4th. We celebrate Independence Day. « Read the rest of this entry »
The best way to mark Independence Day
July 4, 2013 § Leave a comment
Before the burgers, brats, beer and beans; before the ice cream, pie and cobbler; before the fireworks—take some time and do something, for our day and age, that is truly radical: Read the Declaration of Independence.
It requires at least a basic knowledge of the events leading up to July 4, 1776 (which you can find here) and it will test your vocabulary (which only more curiosity and teachability can help). It is also long; you, like me, may have to read it out loud at first to stick with it. And even if you are only slightly aware of what is going on in our country today, as you read the Declaration you will be shocked at the parallels. Anyone who sees these parallels and lets them settle into his or her conscience will be bound to do some profoundly serious soul-searching—and then have to ask, “What am I obligated to do?”
Click here to read the Declaration of Independence.
May God bless America.
Roblog 