Why was the phrase all men are created equal incorrect?

Answer 1

This is a phrase that requires better context in order to understand properly. Thomas Jefferson, along with others on the committee that drafted the Declaration, were primarily deists. They believed in God, but did not generally conform with any standard religion of the day. However, they were well versed in The Bible and many of the writings of influential religious and political philosophers throughout history.

The phrase "all men are created equal" has nothing to do with equality as we attempt to define it today; these men fully understood that there were and would always be those who were born to poverty, as well as those who were born to privilege. Women were not generally considered to be "equal" to men two hundred years ago. Certainly slaves were never considered to be "equal" to their masters in those days.

The equality spoken of is that of spiritual condition. Everyone born on earth, in these founders' eyes, came from the same God. Thus everyone was equal in the sight of God, or, in other words, were equally loved by God.

Equality then means that no matter the circumstances in life, whether free or slave, rich or poor, everyone returns to God having had the opportunity to comport themselves as honorably as possible. God, being the ultimate Judge, will then grant each person their eternal rewards based on their actions and intents. To that end, everyone would be, truly, equal. It also explains why the Declaration states that not only are we created "equal," but that we are "endowed" by our Creator with certain rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Life is guaranteed, but can be short or long. Liberty must be protected once earned. Happiness may be pursued in any condition, but is never guaranteed.

Answer 2

british people didnt want them to save the world