2007-10-13 02:35:19 · 7 answers · asked by SDC 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
J M : I didn't ask you personally. If you don't want to answer questions, no one is forcing you. If you don't like religion, go to another category. And personally, I really don't care if you like me or not.
2007-10-13 02:58:22 · update #1
Here is your answer...
BUT... THE ONLY CONDITION..... IS THAT THEIR LAW..... DOES NOT.... Conflict with.... The Law of GOD.... i.e. His Word!
(Romans 13:1-to-5) Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God.
(Rom 13:2) So that the one resisting the authority resists the ordinance of God; and the ones who resist will receive judgment to themselves.
(Rom 13:3) For the rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the bad. And do you desire to be not afraid of the authority? Do the good, and you shall have praise from it.
(Rom 13:4) For it is a servant of God to you for good. For if you practice evil, be afraid, for it does not bear the sword in vain; for it is a servant of God, a revenger for wrath on him who does evil.
(Rom 13:5) Therefore you must be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
40-Years ago.... [ In FLORIDA ].....Bible Reading was Mandated in the Public Schools..... IT HAS BEEN DONE AWAY WITH...... and Just Look what has happened to the Schools!
Our State is about 40-Something out of 50.... that is... we are on the "Bottom End"..... of the Educational Level!
Thanks, RR
2007-10-13 02:47:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
According to the Bible we are required to pay lawful taxes,
obey magistrates, obey the law enforcement agencies, even help in the defense of the nation as in military service. There are numerous scriptural examples.
I Cr 13;8a
2007-10-13 14:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God's view and the human view seldom meet in unity.
What i know is that as i practice, to the best of my ability, that which i believe God would have me do, the laws of government no longer apply to me because i am following the laws of a Higher Reality and , as such, hold them in proper context.
My intent now is to treat every entity with its due respect, as well as all other forms of life. i became a Baha'i last year and live now for the humanity and equity of man and woman. My "Mantra" is now "ONE Planet, ONE People".
2007-10-13 02:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by Master Ang Gi Guong 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Baha'is are well wishers of all governments wherever they reside and obey all laws no matter how unjust, except forced recanting of faith, of course.
2007-10-13 02:41:23 · answer #4 · answered by jaicee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bad question. You should be asking God.
2007-10-13 02:39:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please dont ask me any more questions. It's not that I dont like you but I'm not interested in religion.
2007-10-13 02:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by J M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
good question! i know we are to respect our government officials.......
2007-10-13 02:39:01 · answer #7 · answered by trooper753 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋