I'd like to start a small series about the intersection of the American Constitution and a Biblical worldview. This isn't quite 'what does the Bible say about politics' (that's a book, at least). Rather, let's discuss how we, as Christians, should understand and interact with the United States of America. I should disclaim right off the bat that I'm writing to and for Christians here; the entire point of this exercise is to approach this subject from (my own) Christian worldview. If you're reading this as a non-Christian, I hope you find it interesting, but don't expect to agree with everything I say. With that being said, let's get to work. In short, this post will show that the concept of rights, as we typically understand it, is a man-made concept, not a Biblical one. If that seems bold or counterintuitive, walk with me. What do we mean by "rights"? Let's define our terms before we get into the weeds. The rights I'm talking ...