2007-03-13 03:36:12 · 15 answers · asked by Quantrill 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
tough one.
I would generally say no, but I would make a notable exception to the Messianic Jewish state in Israel when the time comes.
Until that I would live in a non theocratic state.
2007-03-13 03:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not living in a theocratic society is so much better than a democracy or any other type of government in this world. If you look in the Bible there was a time when God had been the one that people turned to totally. The Israelites were given judges who people would go to for settling of their disputes. These judges would turn to God for their wisdom in settling these disputes. But then when the Prophet Samuel appointed his sons the people said that they did not want judges anymore. For good reason, they were ungodly men. Yet the people did not ask for God to provide better people for him to govern them through. They asked for a king, just like the other nations. They wanted a king to lead them, not God. And that is what we got. Read 1Samuel Chapter 8, and see what God tells Samuel will happen because of this. And see that this is what is happening every day. Be blessed!!! Just read the Bible from Genesis to Chronicles ( a little each day) and you will see how the government became the way it has
2007-03-13 10:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a Christian, and I think it is better that there is no Christian country in this world. There are some Islamic countries, I cannot comment anything about that. But for me, I am worried of religion abuse when politicians try to get better positions through 'religious manipulation'. As Christians, we have one Bible as ultimate standard, but even one verse can be interpreted differently by some churches. I believe the Bible is perfect, but our knowledge is not. That is why there are many Christian denominations over the world (I am not saying this is good or bad). Sometimes we can hear one church discredit another church, regardless whether they say the right thing or the wrong thing. How much more complicated it is for us when these persons are given greater authority! It is better for us to do our own portion. History has told us that 'Christian country' concept does not work as we want. I think Christian country just bring shame to Christianity because some 'Christians' want to overpower others.
2007-03-13 10:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by r083r70v1ch 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sort of. Theocratic as the laws apply to all those who are of my religion. For instance, if a Muslim lived in my country, he wouldn't have to follow the laws of my religion and were free to practice his own.
2007-03-13 12:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes I think it would be great but sometimes I feel odd.
Great because I will be able to practise the wisdoms of that particular religion 100%
Odd, because as I'm a poet and playwriter, I might face censors.
I would like to know your opinion.
2007-03-13 10:44:56 · answer #5 · answered by tahirweb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I very much look forward to God's Kingdom becoming the one and only government on earth but for now I could not possibly fulfill my commission to preach and teach the gospel if I lived where everyone was already sufficiently taught. (Matthew 24:14; 28:19,20)
2007-03-13 10:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by babydoll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, i believe that religion has no place in politics, even if that religion is my own.
i would live in a true anarcho-communist state if i had the choice - no government - utopia (much like the description of messianic israel) - my religion (not to be confused with my spirituality) would be obsolete, not because it is wrong but because it would be unnecessary.
2007-03-13 10:48:02 · answer #7 · answered by mommynow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I have lived in a communist country and I can tell you, one official ideology is pretty much the same as any other. The system stinks, and it doesn't last.
2007-03-13 10:46:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
I would live in a Wiccan Theocracy if it existed.
That being said, it would have to be created by the gods themselves as if people created it it would be by definition either not Wiccan or not a theocracy, and if the gods weren't the actual rulers, but priests, it would vanish...
2007-03-13 10:44:20 · answer #9 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only if the theocracy was the Messianic Kingdom. Otherwise, no. Christians & Messianic Jews are supposed to be "salt and light" to the unsaved; how can we be that if we hide ourselves under a "bushel basket," as Jesus called it?
2007-03-13 11:14:39 · answer #10 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋