Why is that? The role of Christians was not to seek “power over” others — by controlling governments, passing legislation or fighting wars. Christians should instead seek to have “power under” others — “winning people’s hearts” by sacrificing for those in need, as Jesus did, Mr. Boyd said.
“America wasn’t founded as a theocracy,” he said. “America was founded by people trying to escape theocracies. Never in history have we had a Christian theocracy where it wasn’t bloody and barbaric. That’s why our Constitution wisely put in a separation of church and state.
Amen?
2006-08-05 04:47:04 · 11 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/us/30pastor.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&en=28c82f6f&ex=1311912000
2006-08-05 04:48:14 · update #1
Pastor Boyd is a good and brave man. I hope he gets to keep his job.
2006-08-05 04:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not know anything about Mr. Boyd but I do agree Christians should instead seek to have “power under” others — “winning people’s hearts” by sacrificing for those in need, as Jesus did.
I also know the idea of seperation of church and state is wrong.
The constitution says in the first amendment
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
Where does this say there is a seperation of church and state. It says there shal be no laws favoring one religion over another ( no law respecting an establishment of religion) and there will be no law prohibiting the exercise of religion ANY RELIGION (or prohibiting the free exercise thereof)
It does not and never did say " Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof except on government property"
It does not say Congress can not make a law providing funds to religious organizations. It does require elegibility to be equal for all religions.
It does not even say that congress can not practice religious beliefs while in session. It says they can n ot make you do it against your will.
This country better wake up before there is no constitution left.
2006-08-05 05:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by reallyconfuzzled1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the bill of rights included that people would have the "right" to the "free expression of religion". Separation of church and state at the national level was the enabler to have the right of the free expression of religion at the local level. However, as we apply separation of church and state at the local level, we find we are taking away the free expression of religion from people.
I want diversity, and communities and schools of Christians, Muslims, Hindu's, atheists, and others. We are making everyone into people who accept all and have no sense of identity.
Anyways, I agree with you, if you give power to one religion, then look out. The Islaamic countries are good examples of this. The USA was founded based on "Judeo Christian" Principles, and that was good. Our beliefs are our own business, and should not be nationalized.
2006-08-05 04:57:34 · answer #3 · answered by Cogito Sum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's true, but Christian informed theocracies are not the only ones. Blood shedding and intolerance are typical features of any theocracy: Islamist, Hinduist, etc. To its credit, Christianity is the major (not to say the only) influence behind the cultures that developed democracy and secular states.
2006-08-05 04:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but we have been fooled to think that the both are separate. Religion has a great part to play in this country. Just look at all the Rev's who want to get into politics and are on the talk shows gossiping. It was once said that if a country has not learned from it's mistakes it is doomed to repeat them.
2006-08-05 04:54:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has never been a Christian theocracy on this earth. There have been men of power that have subjugated others with false claims that they are following Christ, ensnaring many in their deceit...
but it is written: "By their fruits ye shall know them."
2006-08-05 04:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by Peter B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are many times in history whne religion was not bloody. Its is the moslems time now, but it will end some day (we hope), perhaps the Budhist will grt to bloody fights in the fuure who knows
2006-08-05 04:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by STROMBOLI-KRAKATOA JR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have studied church history deeply and what you are saying is 100% correct. Theocracies are the death knell of science, civilization and life.
2006-08-05 04:52:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religions not true Christians
2006-08-05 05:07:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, yes!
2006-08-05 04:50:28 · answer #10 · answered by Wounded duckmate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋