Mike Johnson: “In 1776, a group of faithful patriots came along... and they…”

“And the king was the one that could give you all your rights, tell you what property you can hold. Sometimes who you can Marry what you may do for a living. Etc. The king was the Boss. Well, In 1776, a group of faithful patriots came along... and they deeply considered this old medieval philosophy. And they said, that's not right. The king is a tyrant. The king has taken away our rights. Now you might know that many of them were seminarians.” (05:19–05:32)

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