Prior to the founding of America, the only other kinds of governments that existed in the world were monarchies, military governments or dictatorships. Then, in the late 18th Century, on American soil, a few notable men gathered to create a nation of free men. A republic—something untried ever before in human history, where men consented to those who governed over them. These men, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and many others formed our Constitution for the sake of a free people in the summer of 1787. Yes, the Colonists had declared their independence against the strongest nation on earth in 1776 but after winning that war, these loosely, tied-together states were on the verge of self-destruction themselves. These men, with their vast knowledge of history, in-depth studies of prior governments and an understanding of human nature forged one of the greatest documents of all time: our American Constitution. Today, we are familiar with the terms in the Declaration of Independence such as “Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God,” “unalienable Rights,” “consent of the governed” “equal rights” but how were those terms arrived at, why were they chosen, how did they impact the Constitution and are they still valid? If you have an interest in the Founder’s thinking as they wrote the Constitution and how that relates to you as an American 223 years later, please join this 10 week class on Monday nights from 6:30 to 9:00. Using the book The 5000 Year Leap, study questions and DVD presentations, we will learn the 28 principles of our Constitution and how they are as applicable today as they were in 1787. The book and study materials will be included with the cost of your class, but you will also need to bring a 3-ring binder and extra loose-leaf paper. Class size is limited to 12. $59. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please give NCC a call 712.324.5061 Thank you for your concern in our Nation’s Founding and future.
Jenny Weyer on 04.01.2010
The 5,000 Year Leap is an excellent book! My cousin recommended it to me this summer and it really opened my eyes to what this country is meant to be. I hope the class goes well.