Manifest Destiny: A False Doctrine Built on Fallen Humanity

Manifest Destiny was not a divine mandate, but a destructive ideology that justified the displacement and oppression of Native peoples across the United States. Masked as a religious duty, it enabled broken treaties, forced removals, and cultural erasure under the guise of national expansion. Understanding Manifest Destiny exposes the dangers of manipulating faith for human ambition and highlights a universal lesson about fallen humanity. This post explores its historical impact on Native nations and what it teaches about leadership, justice, and the importance of reclaiming truth.