Another Look at Plymouth Rock
Posted: Monday, April 04, 2011
by David Tanguay
The history of our country can be very interesting and thought provoking. For how our nation came together after rebelling against the king of England and how our founding fathers laid down the foundation for a new beginning of freedom and democracy for all of humankind.
Our history books tell us about how the pilgrims landed here on Plymouth Rock in 1620
There is a passage in the bible that refers to Jesus speaking to his apostle Peter and saying these words.
Matthew 16:18
18 And I say to thee, thou art Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Of course, what Jesus quoted so many years ago has nothing to do with the Pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock. However, I like to look upon the history of our country as people coming from all over the world and bringing all religions together as one people united as a whole.
Plymouth Rock
I like to believe that Jesus brought all religions together through him for I believe all religions originate from or relate to Christianity regardless of their beliefs or the way in which they worship. Yes a church that would preach love among all people of the world.
We as Americans living in America have made it quite clear to all of its citizens that we all have the right to worship as we choose. Whether we are Jewish, Muslim, Buddha or whatever religion we choose to believe and accept as our own, or whatever doctrine we choose to live by. I believe the Lord Jesus is the son of the one and only God. I also believe through him all religions are combined.
Therefore, let us reflect on Plymouth Rock as a stepping-stone for all human beings to come together in peace and harmony amongst ourselves. A threshold from antiquity to our present day, to share the principal beliefs of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness among all of us as the human race united as a whole.
“The true test of the American ideal is whether we're able to recognize our failings and then rise together to meet the challenges of our time. Whether we allow ourselves to be shaped by events and history, or whether we act to shape them.” Barack Obama
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)Very inspiring article. Believe in what is true to your heart. Like my mother always said: "Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you." If only people would remember that saying.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting Judith, yes the golden rule if we could only live by it.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Sad that you did not mention the Thanksgiving feast, which the Pilgrims initiated the following year. But you are right, from these simple beginnings at Plymouth rock and survival through the oncoming winter, there arose a great nation: "That which shall be never was so fair."Please log in to respond to this comment.I have a Thanksgiving article submitted in SearchWarp Morten, True I should have mentioned our relationship with the American Indian. Thanks for commentingPlease log in to respond to this comment.
Nice article Dave I also hope and pray for world peace and I do believe we will see it in our lifetime.
I don't know how you put these articles togeather Dave but you sure have a way with words.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thanks for commenting MikePlease log in to respond to this comment.
A church that would preach love among all people of the world would be amazing, David.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thanks JenniferPlease log in to respond to this comment.This kind of church already exsists, its the people that are the problem :-(Please log in to respond to this comment.Thanks for commenting Teresa, yes the people are the problem. But I believe there is hope for the peoplePlease log in to respond to this comment.There is always hope David. I agree :-)Please log in to respond to this comment.
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