Jim Hnatiuk - Leader of the Christian Heritage Party
Communiqué Vol 16, No 02 Jan 20, 2009
Presidential Inauguration
Today's inauguration of President Barack Obama is a monumental step for all humanity. This historic event will surely have a major positive influence--not only in North America, but for the whole world; it is not only a milestone for relationships between Whites and people of African ancestry; it sets an example that affirms the value and dignity--and right to freedom--of all people.
It affirms that there is really only one race: the human race.
The CHP applauds the United States for the leadership, the enormous efforts, the successes and the sacrifices it has demonstrated to the world since the historic Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln who initiated the journey towards true freedom in America. It is worth noting that it was President Lincoln's faith in Biblical principles that was the foundation for that historic declaration. It is also worth noting that it was preceded by two other important anti-slavery declarations, both by Christian politicians: William Wilberforce in England three decades earlier, and John Graves Simcoe in Upper Canada seven decades earlier.
In his inaugural speech the new President declared, "all are equal and all are free..." and he told the American people that there is still much work to be done.
We in Canada must also be reminded that even after freedoms have been won, we must be forever vigilant--and, if necessary, willing to lay down everything in the battle to maintain them. Here in Canada, we still see our freedom of speech threatened by the actions of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Other freedoms--even the right to life itself--are continually under threat; and with your continuing help, we pledge to take up the new American President's challenge:
"Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested... we did not turn back, nor did we falter; that with eyes fixed on the horizon, and with God's grace upon us, we carried forth the great gift of freedom, and delivered it safely to future generations."
