I hope that all of you out there in the Gulch have an amazing 4th of July celebration and can take a moment to reflect on the importance of preserving this tremendous 250 year old experiment we have going on and why it needs to continue. The genesis came from philosopher John Locke, but why did he say basic human rights are Life, Liberty and PROPERTY? Listen and find out!
Episode Highlights
- Reflecting on lessons learnt from 1776 experiment regarding liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
- Questioning why founding fathers introduced ‘pursuit of happiness’ in the constitution; insight on English philosopher John Locke’s contributions.
- Reference to the Biblical eighth commandment and its implications on property ownership; argument against ‘owning nothing and being happy’.
- Trusting God during financial struggles and the importance of grounding with faith.
- Warning against being overly materialistic and the importance of adding value to the world.
- Criticism of early retirement and the lack of productivity in society.
- Assertion on ownership of one’s body as the last stand in a fight for freedom.
- Explaining John Locke’s perspectives, his influence on the American Constitution and Declarations, and his thoughts on the role of government.
- Argument against socialism and benefits of creativity and value creation by individuals.
Links and Resources from this Episode
- Connect with Gary Pinkerton
- https://www.paradigmlife.net/
- gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net
- https://garypinkerton.com/
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