Hawkins Discusses Our Creator's Right to Bear Arms

The right to keep and bear arms is presented as a natural right endowed by the Creator, rather than a privilege granted by government. This perspective aligns with the beliefs of the Founding Fathers, particularly Thomas Jefferson, who emphasized that rights are inherent and unalienable. The Second Amendment serves to protect this right from government infringement, reinforcing the idea that such rights are absolute and should be safeguarded by human laws. Unfortunately, the understanding of these principles has diminished in modern education, influenced by leftist ideologies that prioritize alternative narratives over historical truths. The decline in genuine instruction about the origins of rights has been exacerbated by a standardized K-12 curriculum that often overlooks the foundational history of America. Many educators, motivated by a desire to challenge traditional structures, have contributed to a culture that suppresses the acknowledgment of natural rights. This has led to a widespread misunderstanding of the role of government in relation to individual rights, particularly the right to bear arms. The author argues that if Americans, especially students, were educated about the true source of their rights, the gun control movement would lose its influence. The assertion is that rights are not subject to popular vote or governmental arbitration, but are inherent to humanity. This understanding is crucial for recognizing the importance of protecting these rights against encroachment by the state. To reclaim this knowledge, individuals must engage with historical texts and embrace the truth about their rights. By doing so, they can affirm their status as free people endowed with unalienable rights, including the right to keep and bear arms.