Tag: Thomas Jefferson

The Concept of Natural Rights

Natural Rights and Western Civilization: How the Declaration of Independence Makes Natural Rights Law

Natural rights form a necessary basis for western civilization.  But back when Thomas Jefferson borrowed ancient philosophy and religion to form the concept of “natural rights”, and it was foreign to Britain’s ears. Natural rights answer many questions of today.   Why is abortion wrong?  Natural rights (every person, no matter how small or young, has …

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The Amazing Story of George Mason: Father of the Bill of Rights & Advocate for the Emancipation of Slaves

The Amazing History of George Mason: Father of the Bill of Rights

Who do you think of when you picture the Founding Fathers?  The first man that comes to my mind is George Washington.  Then I think of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin. But what about George Mason?  The Father of the Bill of Rights.  An advocate for the emancipation of slaves.  A neighbor of …

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