(This has become an annual repost, but why reinvent the wheel, right?)
September 17, 1787. A pretty good day in US history. It was on this date that the U. S. Constitution was completed and signed. 55 men were involved altogether, including the writing and signing. (It's worth noting that nearly all were active members of Christian denominations, for those who say Christians have had nothing to offer...) That makes today the 228th anniversary of that wonderful day. So Happy Constitution Day.
September 17, 1787. A pretty good day in US history. It was on this date that the U. S. Constitution was completed and signed. 55 men were involved altogether, including the writing and signing. (It's worth noting that nearly all were active members of Christian denominations, for those who say Christians have had nothing to offer...) That makes today the 228th anniversary of that wonderful day. So Happy Constitution Day.
You
can celebrate in any number of ways. You can find some of the online
resources that give some basic information, fun facts, etc. about our
Constitution. (here or here for example)
You
can read the Constitution. It's one of the suggested ideas in the
links above, and would be a good idea for every American. It would be
especially good for those serving in any branch of government, since so
many seem to have never seen it before.
Speaking
of which, one way we could celebrate is to look back over the last few
years and enumerate the various ways the Federal Government has violated
the Constitution. That would be a fun and educational experience, I'm
sure.
You could also celebrate Constitution Day by going right now and joining the Constitution Party.
That way, you're already set for this next election cycle to try and
restore our nation to its founding documents (a pipe dream, I know).
Or
you can simply do what the framers and signers of this grand,
historical document did on a regular basis. Get down on your knees and
thank God for His generous blessings to this nation and seek His
guidance for its future. While it may be a radical concept to many
today, it was common practice (and common sense) to our founding fathers.
But
however you celebrate, you should celebrate. This document, if you are
an American, is why you have the freedoms you have, including the
reading of this post right now. So remind yourself of this important
part of our heritage. Happy Constitution Day!
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