I mean if they were strict legalists ruling the country?
2007-10-24 18:43:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Abortion and slavery would both be legal. The Bible advocates both.
2007-10-24 18:47:17 · answer #1 · answered by gelfling 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
To my knowledge, there is nothing in Christian dogma that proscribes abortion (except "thou shalt not kill", but capital punishment shows that fundamentalists cherry-pick the bible to suit their needs, when convenient). However, if we were in such dire straits that Pat Robertson was our dictator, I think it would be safe to assume that the entire social-conservative smörgåsbord would be the new rule of law. That would include:
- a ban on abortion
- capital punishment for any crime imaginable (ESPECIALLY homosexuality)
- dissolution of the NIH, NASA, NSF, and any other federally- or state-funded science organization
- a huge, glorious fence between the US and Mexico
- compulsory bible school for all minors
- mandatory church attendance
- slavery? I don't know...probably. If I think it's evil, chances are, fundamentalists celebrate it.
etc.
It would be, quite literally, hell on earth, and I would have emigrated long before then.
2007-10-25 01:57:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but I'm afraid religion will be reinterpreted to manipulate the wishes of Godmen there just like Bible is amended every year after so called 'research' questioning authenticity & correctness further.
2007-10-25 07:32:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both be illegal.
New testament is place for answer.
Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
IF, I say IF, Christians follow teachings of the good Rabbi they claim to worship they would spend whole time looking for ways to serve not rule. That is example of Jesus.
But human nature very strong, quick to corrupt. Too soon power begin to rear ugly head and we end up almost as bad as Communism.
UGH!!!!!!!!!
2007-10-25 02:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by Ye Olde Caveman 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That would depend on how literally they take their bible and how many concessions to superior humanist morality they make.
If they make none then slavery would end up legal though I doubt they'd be able to get away with that.
2007-10-25 01:50:36 · answer #5 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No because the Bible does not promote Slavery. The Bible just address slavery because it was a role in society at the time.
2007-10-25 02:09:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
These issues should be decided by the states. It is their right in a Republican government. If the amendments do not declare a certain right, it is up to the states to grant or withhold it.
2007-10-25 01:50:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Over 85% of Americans consider themselves Christians, while over 75% of Americans are against abortions. I can't understand how the minority can over rule the Majority?
2007-10-25 01:52:04 · answer #8 · answered by Apostle Jeff 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I'm not sure, but you'd better believe I'll be on the side that's taking up arms in favor of freedom. Don't tread on me, baby.
2007-10-25 01:46:36 · answer #9 · answered by nobody important 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
don't forget about the homosexuals! They'd have to remain 'in the closet' for fear of getting stoned. And not stoned in a good way.
2007-10-25 01:46:46 · answer #10 · answered by Lorreign v.2 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋