re: When did the idea that we're all "created equally" become a widely held belief?

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First of all, this isn't about race but I'm sure that's what this thread will devolve to.

We all know it's bullshite. I'm certainly "better" or more valuable than some 45 year old who can't hold down a job, and there are a lot of people "better" than me.

Why do we feed our children these lies? This is a big problem in our society imo.

ETA: When did people begin to move away from "equal under law" to simply "equal?" That is what i was trying to ask.

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