The definition of fascism is (as provided by www.dictionary.com): a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism.
It is obvious that Christianity in general is not an officiall gonvernment, it's not "agressive". But I am not looking for technicality answers. I am not looking for someone to bone-pick the definition. I deal my answers on religion in abstract thought, as people should. For example, I am not looking for some terribly concrete like "well christianity hasn't been officially established as a government so no". I am looking for abstract, intellegent, thought-about answers that give their opinion on whether or not Christianity is a fascism. All answers, saying yes or no, are very much appreciated. Everyone's opinion is respected.
*Just don't imbue your answer with hostility. That's just immature.*
2007-01-05 07:59:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
By the way, Byron Min, the word fascism is a noun. Therefore, if you've taken proper English classes, which it sounds you haven't, "Is Christianity a fascism?" makes perfect sense. They way you wrote it, "Is it fascism", does not make sense.
2007-01-05 08:11:12 · update #1
The way you wrote it doesn't even have a question mark, and it's a question. I wouldn't be going around correcting people on their grammar if I were you.........
2007-01-05 08:12:08 · update #2
Yes -
heres why - The whole idea of the religeon is founded on the concept of superiorty . there is only 1 god who is the ultimate. everything eles is below him - however his clergy are thus closer to him than the lay man - so the lay man who has more numbers is crushed into one norm. so the layman is more easily controled
2007-01-05 08:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by Tom 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism: Spanish inquisition was just that. However today its not-violent like trying to take evolution out of the class room. Its pretty much clear that Christianity does not control all industry or commerce but if they did pornography, violent movies and drug movies would not have much of a place. Racism well only in the kkk. Some gay hating but not really. Nationalism is not part of religion since the religion is not a country but it does seek control. So Christianity is NOT fascisms it was during the dark ages.(It really depends where you are some places are more Christiana then others) Islam in Iran is fascism at its finest.
2007-01-05 16:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Christianity is not intended as fascism, or as any kind of governmental system. However, it has often been used as one in the past.
The Crusades, the Inquisition, the reign of Oliver Cromwell and numerous other English leaders, and the Puritan witch trials in early America are all examples of Christianity used to suppress the beliefs of others.
Christianity is not to blame for these travesties; it was merely used as a tool by people who were already power-hungry, and who were clearly uninterested in following the true teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Bible. He protested the government without interfering with it, and he certainly didn't attempt to begin a government of his own.
2007-01-05 16:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by Iris 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I'm working on a piece that lists the Torah (OT) as the first written fascist text. I would agree that the concepts within the text of the Bible have a fascist leaning, but only if one takes the teachings literally.
2007-01-05 16:06:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think it was during the middle ages when the pope had control over many kings of nations, but that pretty much dissolved with the reformation.
2007-01-05 16:05:20 · answer #5 · answered by daisyk 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It has elements that are the same such as unquestioning obedience and a reliance on dogma. but no I wouldn't say so on the whole.
2007-01-05 16:01:33 · answer #6 · answered by fourmorebeers 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Pope is not a dictator.
2007-01-05 16:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by jinenglish68 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Christianity is the worst thing to have happen to this planet, I think christianity is an abomination to all Gods and Goddesses except jehovah himself. Yes its a facism its also a Nazisim (hitler and his brain dead regime anyone?)
I DO NOT THINK that accept jesus or go to hell is free will, more like extortion, anyone that doesnt agree is proabaly a christian nazi.
2007-01-05 16:03:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
Yes clearly the God of the bible could fit in this defination!
Hence the reason I detest that God!
2007-01-05 16:01:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
I don't think your realize the irony here, so I'll just say 'no.'
Fine.
2007-01-05 16:02:23 · answer #10 · answered by Strange Design 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋