[Antoninus]

He's not wrong. This is why most republics that actually function are peopled predominantly by Christians. Because Christians have a fundamental devotion to the truth and to honesty, as well as a definition of love that wills the good of another before their own good.

Without that type of mentality among the vast bulk of the population, you can not have a real republic because everyone will cheat. You end up in a situation where whoever can cheat the best or the most outrageously will always win.

[MinorityRepublican]

This is why most republics that actually function are peopled predominantly by Christians. Because Christians have a fundamental devotion to the truth and to honesty, as well as a definition of love that wills the good of another before their own good.

The Roman Republic lasted 482 years (509–27 BC), during which adult male Roman citizens voted for officials and laws, although the system heavily favored the wealthy elite.