idea, upper most in the minds of men who founded the united states is each and every human being was important. they were convinced that the importance of the individual did not come from any grant from the state. this importance of the individual did not come from any position he achieved or power or wealth he amassed. they knew the importance of man came from the source of life because man was made in the image and likeness of god. he had a destiny to achieve. there is something you're sent here to do. you're not just a shrub pumped out in a baby factory. you made a deal with the creator and he sent you to achieve something. you have purpose. because of that, he had a destiny achieved. he had inalienable rights.