Why are we forced to live in a secular society? Why can't we, as Christians, force the secular world to be under our control?
2007-01-21 08:47:40 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because society is not entirely made up of christians. Forcing others to be under your control smacks of slavery.
2007-01-21 08:51:59 · answer #1 · answered by CC 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
This type of government was realized under Solomon and is known as a theocracy and is a good form of governement only "before" Christ. Keep in mind that I am a Republican American and think this form of government is the best and yet I believe Christ is not so much concerned with any form of government - He is concerned with how we live for Him.
Keeping this as a foundation, we can abstain from bombing abortion clinics, hating others of different skin color, etc.
This was also tried in Europe via John Calvin and in New England during the Puritan storm to that area - all of these theocratic set ups did not last long. And in each case, great prejudice developed for the ungodly.
2007-01-21 17:12:02 · answer #2 · answered by Benny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not about control. It is about choice. Christians want, as God does, for people to choose to love God and live for Him.
There is a strong effort by many, many Christians to impact and transform modern culture for Christ. The only other choice Christians have is to withdraw from culture and lead sheltered lives. The Pennsylvania Dutch lifestyle is that way at an extreme.
"Be in the world, but not of it" is the verse that triggers you to be a transformationalist or a separatist, depending on which of those clauses you see as more important.
2007-01-21 16:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by Bob T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"The spirit is willing, but the flesh is not"
We get lazy.
And how can people say that our nation wasn't founded on Christian principles? HA!
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2007-01-21 16:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by Doug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not called free will for nothing. Is that what God does? You need to understand that what you say reflects on all christianity, and as a christian I would like to say that that is the kind of thing that will keep people away from our faith. Be careful
2007-01-21 17:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by putonthearmorofgod611 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no forcing anyone to do something they don't want to do. I think God is more interested in your personal relationship with Him and how you live your life. When Messiah comes back, He will set up His kingdom and rule with an iron hand. He is the only one who is able to make this happen.
2007-01-21 17:10:25 · answer #6 · answered by Shmootsy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol good one. The truth is you are too tightly locked into your cocoon of ignorance to try anything so bold. You are afraid if you dare to think your fantasy Boogie Man Satan will jump out and bite your butt and you will loose your little piece of your la la land of eternity. Betty, Boop Oop A Doop!
2007-01-21 16:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Haven't you already done that? Spanish Inquisition? Salem witch trials? Crusades? Remember those? So all you really need to do is go gather some wood and put some pokers into the fire, and you're all set.
2007-01-21 16:51:14 · answer #8 · answered by That Guy 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Society is going to continue going downhill until the return of Christ...
2007-01-21 17:02:34 · answer #9 · answered by laura michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, as that_guy said, we already tried that. the secular world doesn't control us at all. every heard of right-wing colations made primarily of evangelical christians? you know, the ones that constantly protest homosexuality and abortion and always vote republican?
2007-01-21 16:53:40 · answer #10 · answered by nazgulslayer78 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋