i hear this a lot of late but are people scared of a theoracy? i really dont think it will happen but then again i am not one to say so either but if a theoracy ever happens what would it be like? christians on both sides of the fence have been debating if they want a theoracy or not but in america it seems that some christian fanatics want a theoracy and then there are those who want another witch trials.
so the question is do americans want a theoracy or should we fight back?
2006-10-02 04:28:02 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Currently we already live under a pseudo-theoracy. The current president is forcing his religious beliefs on the nation and trying to alter it into something that it was never meant to be, if he hasn't already succeeded.
This country was not founded by Christians, contrary to popular belief. The entire concept of this new country which we now live in was to have freedom of and from religion which was seperated from State. England at the time was a theocracy and colonists did not a part of that. However becasue the popular myth is that those men were Christians when in fact they were not, the current men in power want to bring it back to the "original", which it never was to begin with.
When you think about it, the various holy wars (Crusades, etc) and the Holocaust were products of a combination of religion and politics. If we haven't learned from those, then we are in a very sorry state.
I for one don't want a theocracy and I don't know anyone who does either.
2006-10-02 04:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm an American, and a Roman Catholic. I don't want a theoracy (that's where a religion rules the government, right?). I think that the reason why it seems christians do is because they can be very vocal. After all, how many Jewish Rabbis do you see preaching on tv? Wiccan Priests and Priestesses? Not many, if any. I think a theoracy is a bad idea because it promotes hate and violence to those outside the choosen religion.
2006-10-02 04:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by sister steph 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian and I'm against a theoracy. Let everyone enjoy their freedom to believe as they think right. The founding fathers were right.
2006-10-02 06:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by Not perfect, just forgiven 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
So the question is do americans want a theoracy or should we fight back?
Better get ready for SHARIA LAW!
It will be offered in USA and Canada in our life time- (and I am a very old guy.)
2006-10-02 04:32:12 · answer #4 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
One Nation Under Evil?
I heard of a story of a bloodthirsty whaler who, upon staring down at his monstrous catch, said something like this:
‘It’s a vicious animal! It defends itself!’
What malicious irony! Do you expect us heathens to sit still while your witch hunters harpoon us? And these witch hunters you mention – are they even remotely aware of the evil they wish for? This is not the 17th century!
Imagine…
Would you install a religious police?
Would you tax the Pagans and pardon Christians like the Roman Emperors did?
Would all school children be required to say the Lord’s Prayer or sing hymns at assembly?
Would the media broadcast prayers at designated time slots?
Would secular music and musical instruments be banned?
And do you think that liberal Christians won’t rebel against your extremist regime? Of course they would!
I’ll leave you with a quote from a man we both know well…
‘And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.’ – John 12:47; KJV.
F.y.i., I’m an Apostate.
2006-10-02 05:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by Yahoo user 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Fight back against what? Christians would need to do a coup and get rid of our constitution. Even as a Christian, I WOULD fight back against that. We live in a society that has way too much diversity to accept something like that. The whole country would be in chaos.
Interesting question though.
2006-10-02 04:41:37 · answer #6 · answered by Love Shepherd 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
most christians want a theocracy, some of them that say they do not are lying. Ive heard that some christians and maybe the government is working on trying to convert the world, it sounds like crazy talk but in this day and age you never know.
2006-10-02 05:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A theocracy is a government by God, so it can only be brought by God. It cannot be brought by people because government by the people isn't a theocracy but rather it is a democracy.
A true theocracy is what Jesus spoke of throughout his ministry, "the Kingdom of God" which he also referred to as the "Kingdom of the Heavens." The Bible's central thread is of paradise lost to paradise restored by this heavenly government. Only a government by God, a real theocracy, can do what the Scriptures promise it will do, for example, do away with sickness and death and turn the earth into a paradise, God's original purpose.
2006-10-02 04:53:29 · answer #8 · answered by greg_airious 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Theocracy whould be when one religion rules the country. And it all depends on the religion. Islam would be serious trouble.. Christianity would not tolerate sodomy and abortion, but they wouldn't be stoning and cutting off hands..
The people of Soddom & Gomorrah thought they could do as they wished and God intervened. The Bible teaches that if we tolerate sin and immorality that our whole society will crumble, just like Rome did. And it seems like that is exactly what is happening..
In the US immoral people vote. They also don't see or admit that what they do has an effect on the whole country so they want to keep on. Here is where the conflict comes when democracy rejects God, then it just goes down the drain like any other perverse society..
I think the only government that will work is when Jesus is here personally and he will rule as King..
2006-10-02 04:43:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not only do I not want a theocracy, but I do not want to see any blatant religious influence in my laws. It would never even make the Christians happy, as all the different denominations believe different things and would not be able to agree on specifics.
I would fight and, if I lost, I would move.
2006-10-02 04:35:45 · answer #10 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋