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It was Biblical religion, and more specifically the Genesis account of creation, that overthrew the classic pagan worldview model with its all-powerful State controlled by totalitarian god-like Promethean men. All of this was repugnant to the Biblical model wherein the Genesis account proclaimed God as Sovereign and Lawmaker. It was He who had created all men and no one was to enslave other men or to treat them as 'lesser beings." Neither were His children to be 'subsumed' into nature, for He had given all of His children dominion over the earth, and they could own land and make use of the earth's resources. In America's founding documents, all statements about equality and freedom as inalienable and inherent rights of all human persons have their basis in the Genesis account. Similarly, because our lives are precious to our Creator, we have the right to keep and bear arms in order to protect our lives and those of our loved ones. This view of man and the world was totally alien to the ancient pagan way of doing things.

So, no Christians ever held dominion over another human being and decided their fate?

So, no Christian ever owned another human being to be used as an animated tool or animated sex toy?

So, no Christian American ever owned slaves or treated those of another race as inferior and the equivilent of animals?

"So, no Christians ever held dominion over another human being and decided their fate? So, no Christian ever owned another human being to be used as an animated tool or animated sex toy? So, no Christian American ever owned slaves or treated those of another race as inferior and the equivilent of animals?"

Answer: NO! They may receive grace as did the thief on the cross; but as for being Christ like...NO! Christ owned no slaves...he set them free (those enslaved to sin)! Christ gave dominion and free will! Christ came in complete humility to all races; as a sheep to the slaughter!

But then one must ask what really is a Christian? One just because they claim to be one...walked to an alter one night 20 years ago and professed Christ as Savior? One that comes in Christ's name and says "Did we not prophesize in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and performed many wonders in Your name?" To which Christ will reply "I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness".

No. A Christian will be known by their fruits. Those of the vine whose fruit resemble those of Christ.

So, no Christians ever held dominion over another human being and decided their fate?

The end of the christian worldview is peace and goodness. Many christians fail along the way, but the worldview doesn't lead them there.

However, the other worldview's end is destruction.