and trying to get those laws changed?
2007-10-22 04:20:48 · 15 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
PS the particular minister I am thinking of was apparently very admired by Ronald Reagan.
2007-10-22 04:26:42 · update #1
Even though Christians are taught to obey the law of the land I do believe they should fight to change laws that go against what is right.
2007-10-22 04:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by jrldsmith 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All are entitled to petition the government for the redress of grievances or to enact laws. There are no motivational preconditions specified in the right.
As to the disobedience of laws they consider unjust well, the Bible instructs us to obey the laws of the government, but there is no doubt many Christians have worked against and in violation of laws considered unjust. Go back to the days of abolition and more recently and related Martin Luther King Jr.
However, someone getting ready to disobey or violate unjust laws had better realize there is very likely a price to be paid and be prepared to pay that price.
2007-10-22 16:37:11 · answer #2 · answered by Wi-Skier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with ministers trying to get laws changed...they have the same rights as any other citizens. However, the Bible (Romans 13) tells us that, by and large, we are to obey the recognized authorities--with the exception that we may disobey if we are told we cannot preach the gospel (Acts 5:29).
2007-10-22 11:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Trying to get laws changed if you don't agree with them is the right of every American citizen.
As for breaking the law to do t--that depends. Civil disobedience is not just a matter of ignoring the law--if you take that course, you must be prepared to take the legal consequences. And there is a right and a wrong way to go about it. I'd have to know the exact ccircumstances.
2007-10-22 11:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one is perfect, only God is. When a minister fails to obey a law they consider sinful I look at them as being only human. Of course, they broke the law and they are subject to the rules of man.
2007-10-22 11:25:11 · answer #5 · answered by civil_av8r 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would say it must be conflicting and confusing,
The Bible teaches to obey the laws of the land, so,
by ignoring laws they consider sinful, they are going against the teachings of the Bible,
By obeying laws they consider sinful, they are going against their conscience.
So, should the minister preach the absolute word of the bible and obey such laws?,
Or should he preach the spirit of the teachings and disobey a "sinful" law?
2007-10-22 11:33:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them in jail for the max terms. It is very dangerous to allow anyone to personally decide which law they prefer to obey.
If they get away with it, soon they will consider all laws "sinful" including rape, child molestation, murder, kidnapping, genocide etc.
2007-10-22 12:49:59 · answer #7 · answered by Bleh! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no problem with ANYONE trying to get a law they feel is unjust changed. As long as they use lies and tricks to try and get people to help them change it.
But they should obey the law as long as it is a law.
2007-10-22 11:29:08 · answer #8 · answered by courage 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sinful and moral are different but could go hand in hand. If is moral I don't see a problem but if for example they consider freeing the slaves, giving rights to women, or giving rights to gays a sin then that is just a religious nut.
2007-10-22 11:27:25 · answer #9 · answered by Jose R 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They must be taking it for granted that like Diplomats,they are also entitled to a 'religious immunity'.Also,being nearer to God,they think they have a better influence over Him,than commoners like us.
2007-10-22 11:42:39 · answer #10 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋