describe the democratic traditions that arose in chritianity.?

Question

world history

Answer 1

Two of the most important democratic traditions to come out of biblical Christianity is equal treatment for all no matter whom they are ( "no difference between Jew and Greek) and the right to justice and fairness. Another concept which feeds into democratic ideals is the idea of free will, or man's God-given right to make decisions about his future.

Answer 2

There aren't any. Christianity teaches the equality of all humans in the sight of God, but God rules, and men must "obey their earthly masters, who are appointed by God" as St. Paul puts it. So there is no disapproval here of monarchy or dictatorship.

Jesus even taught the people with a Roman coin, saying "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's", so any politicians looking for Biblical support for democracy are on very thin ice indeed.

Answer 3

The New Testament establishes that the church should have overseers, a.k.a., pastors and teachers. What is less clear is who chooses them? For some centuries, bishops did, but the excesses and faults of the Catholic church spoiled that idea for many and they reasoned that they could do better themselves. "Presbyterians" means "elder" and the church elders select the leaders. "Congregationalists" have the whole congregation select the leaders. Republic or democracy, both are based on the idea that the Holy Spirit is in each believer and that each believer is equally able to determine God's choice of leader.