Well many of the founders were Deist and most did not believe in trinity, the divinity of jesus, miracles, etc.. but besides that point at the time the Declaration was written there were human beings in this country who did not have their "god given" right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Why didn't God enforce their rights?
I don't believe any rights that we currently enjoy come from any "god"
All the rights we have come from man and man's creation ....government and legal system
The bold^^^ nothing more than a propagated lie in order to circumvent the rights granted by the constitution. Beyond that it makes no sense. If someone doesn't believe in God, fine, that's their choice, their right but to twist the beliefs of others only to create a false image makes no sense unless one is trying to twist the intent of the original statements, in this case the constitution.
Let's look at what some of the founders said in regards to God and Christ:
Samuel Adams:Known as "The Father of the American Revolution" and signer of the Declaration of Independence"I . . . recommend my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it, and my body I commit to the dust, relying upon the merits of Jesus Christ for a pardon of all my sins."
Benjamin Rush: Signer of the Declaration of Independence"My only hope of salvation is in the infinite, transcendent love of God manifested to the world by the death of His Son upon the cross. Nothing but His blood will wash away my sins. I rely exclusively upon it. Come, Lord Jesus! Come quickly!"
John Dickinson: Signer of the Constitution"Rendering thanks to my Creator for my existence and station among His works, for my birth in a country enlightened by the Gospel and enjoying freedom, and for all His other kindnesses, to Him I resign myself, humbly confiding in His goodness and in His mercy through Jesus Christ for the events of eternity."
John Hancock: Signer of the Deceleration of Independence" I John Hancock, . . . being advanced in years and being of perfect mind and memory-thanks be given to God-therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die [Hebrews 9:27], do make and ordain this my last will and testament…Principally and first of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it: and my body I recommend to the earth . . . nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mercy and power of God"
Patrick Henry: Governor of Virginia and Writer of Articles of Confederation"This is all the inheritance I can give to my dear family. The religion of Christ can give them one which will make them rich indeed."
John Jay: First Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court"Unto Him who is the author and giver of all good, I render sincere and humble thanks for His manifold and unmerited blessings, and especially for our redemption and salvation by His beloved son. He has been pleased to bless me with excellent parents, with a virtuous wife, and with worthy children. His protection has companied me through many eventful years, faithfully employed in the service of my country; His providence has not only conducted me to this tranquil situation but also given me abundant reason to be contented and thankful. Blessed be His holy name!"
Henry Knox: Revolutionary War General & Secretary of War"First, I think it proper to express my unshaken opinion of the immortality of my soul or mind; and to dedicate and devote the same to the supreme head of the Universe – to that great and tremendous Jehovah, – Who created the universal frame of nature, worlds, and systems in number infinite . . . To this awfully sublime Being do I resign my spirit with unlimited confidence of His mercy and protection."
John Langdon: Signer of the Constitution" In the name of God, Amen. I, John Langdon, . . . considering the uncertainty of life and that it is appointed unto all men once to die [Hebrews 9:27], do make, ordain and publish this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say-First: I commend my soul to the infinite mercies of God in Christ Jesus, the beloved Son of the Father, who died and rose again that He might be the Lord of the dead and of the living . . . professing to believe and hope in the joyful Scripture doctrine of a resurrection to eternal life"
Roger Sherman: Signer of the Declaration of Independence & Constitution"I believe that there is one only living and true God, existing in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. . . . that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are a revelation from God. . . . that God did send His own Son to become man, die in the room and stead of sinners, and thus to lay a foundation for the offer of pardon and salvation to all mankind so as all may be saved who are willing to accept the Gospel offer."
Is that enough or do you need more?
And let me guess, you'll say something about Franklin, Washington or Jefferson...for some very stupid reasons people like to claim these three were atheist, when in fact the opposite is true...especially concerning Jefferson, a man who wrote over 70,000 letters in his lifetime, 70+ which called for things such as question everything even the existence of God...people who make the "Atheist" claim base their claimoff of those 70 letters and ignore the other 69,900+.
