The bible neglects to note that “the people” are the source of power, instead placing that firmly in the divine plan. It has no mention of “consent of the governed.” More importantly, Jefferson did not include “their Creator” in his original language, which read, “…that all men are created equal and independent, and from that equal creation…” (see page 69). The creator language, if it is indeed the radical change the Christian nationalists suggest, could not have been a substantial or integral part of Jefferson’s underlying philosophy. It might glaze a religious veneer over parts of that
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