Inspiration of the Constitution

     The main principles in the constitution were all inspired. The fact that the power is not in man's hand was a thought that came to them. The Bill of Rights was a document that needed to be written. The founding fathers were opened up by the spirit to be able to come to an agreement in order to agree upon the Bill of Rights. They also better organized the government through different branches of government. They divided  the powers of states and national government in order to allow a stronger government. The fact of government and religion are separate was huge in laying down the foundations of our religion. The organization was needed for the restoration of the gospel according to Dallin H. Oak's talk. In D&C 101 verses 76-80. "I suffered to be established...Just and holy principles...the wise men whom I raised up unto this very purpose." He made sure there would be knowledgable men who could help build up these ideas through the Spirit of God. In D&C 9 it talks about studying it out in your mind then ask me in your mind. These men studied and diligently thought about it. They were then able to retrieve  inspiration.

       The Founding Fathers were great men who were put on the earth at this time and in that place to set forth a government that could withstand rule from other governments. They studied a lot before and had to do their homework before hand. Many of them studied not only for hours, but days and even weeks. They studied other countries political views a long with  many previous philosophers. They were striving to discover the best possible government they could create. They studied and pondered the governments of old and modern and each of the benefits and downfalls. They were struggling to find a way to get out of British's power. They were being  unfairly treated and wanted it too end. There was no way that their current government was strong enough to defend against the British. They all brought their ideas with them to the meetings. They had to counsel together to  come up and build off each others ideas. They had to open themselves up for inspiration and revelation to God. Through his help they were able to come up with the Bill of Rights and laws that would make the nation stronger.