America at 250, Part One – Who is the “We” that Holds These Truths?
Newbury Center Meeting HouseDiscussions of the American Declaration of Independence typically focus on one of three things. Some discussions will focus on Jefferson’s claim of “self-evident” truth, emphasizing the disconnect between Jefferson’s rhetoric of equality and the reality of slavery, while others will focus on the specific grievances outlined in the document, re-tracing the steps of the colonists [...]