America’s greatness stems from its acknowledgment of God at founding, recognizing that our rights derive from our Creator, and enabling “ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things.”
As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, the words of the late Rush Limbaugh, often called “America’s true anchorman,” still resonate.
In one of his broadcasts, Limbaugh pondered what makes America unique.
“Have you ever thought about how a population of under 300 million can generate such high standards of living, progress in various fields, and robust education?” he posed. “The U.S. represents the largest gathering of humans in history.”
“Long before us, there were other civilizations that defined their eras, serving as benchmarks. They had been established for thousands of years. What distinguished them from us?” he questioned.
“Our DNA doesn’t differ from any other human population, nor does it designate us as exceptional,” he noted, stating that the United States embodies “the largest grouping of humans on the planet throughout time.”
“We nourish the world. We assist the world. We heal the world. We safeguard the world. We’ve liberated countless individuals from oppression. But what is it about us? We’re not inherently special by our DNA. What could it be?” he mused.
“We’re not better or wiser, and there’s no geographical edge we possess. So what makes us distinct? The answer lies in the Declaration of Independence,” Limbaugh remarked.
“As a nation, we acknowledge God because we are all granted gifts by our Creator. At our founding, we recognized God. We were all created and endowed with certain unalienable rights. I can’t dispute it; it’s inherent, given by the Creator. It’s not just about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; those are indeed pivotal to me,” he explained.
It reflects a loving God’s recognition that our spirits inherently strive for freedom and happiness. There’s nothing improper about that. Nothing wrong with existence. Nothing wrong with seeking happiness.
“This acknowledgment enabled a crucial realization: that ordinary individuals can achieve remarkable accomplishments,” he stated. “It’s not about who’s the smartest or wealthiest, just the average person.”
According to Limbaugh, these extraordinary achievements were possible because America was founded on the belief that our freedoms originate from God, not from governmental systems or influential figures.
“They don’t come from a leader promising security. It led people to be self-reliant, to support their communities, churches, and local organizations, which feels somewhat diminished now,” he concluded.
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