From time to time I would like to highlight secular books that I have found to be helpful. As Christians we are called to exercise our minds and this book is one that does just that. Recently I had the privilege of reading Dr. Matthew Spalding’s book We Still Hold These Truths. You can obtain the book here. Dr. Spalding, who works with the Heritage Foundation, has written a primer on the political principles that animated the founding fathers of the American nation. These principles are in my opinion in real need of reintroduction to the American people and to others interested in political freedom. In addition to a detailed discussion of the foundational principles of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Spalding details the rise of progressivism and the gradual rejection of the founding principles and the embrace of the so-called “living constitution.”
It is not necessary, I believe, in affirming the founding principles of the United States, to belittle other lands and peoples. God is the Lord of all lands and not just Lord of the US. And the Christian church is not limited to any land or people. However, to recognize this is not the same as to say that there isn’t anything unique about the founding principles of our land. If you doubt this, read this book. You may not agree with the author, but you will at least be familiar with the issues.
Read on!
Thanks for the suggestion, Jeff. That does sound like an interesting book.