Really, What Christian ideas are those?
Where is the Bible does God recommend:
A republic/democracy type of government
Consent of the governed
Free Speech
Freedom of Religion
Free Press
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Right to keep and bear arms
Trial by jury
No cruel and unusual punishments
No unreasonable searches and seizures
Due process of law
Book, chapter and verse on the following please
The only one I seem to be able to find is the Bible does endorse slavery which was present at our founding.
Book, chapter and verse on the following above please
"Consent of the governed"
" Trial by jury"
" Due process of law"
Seems to me we got these things, at least, from the Greeks and Romans...all pagans.
right to bear arms
Luke 22:36
http://www.gunowners.org/fs9902.htm
I do like a challenge;^)
Read what the Apostle Peter said about submission to government in 1 Peter...specifically chapter 2:13-17. We are to have a submissive spirit. There can be no civilization without government. This goes for any type of government. We are to honor all men (red, black, Christian, pagen, etc...), because all men are intrinsically precious to God.
Even in our political life...see 1 Timothy 2:1-3.
We are to submit to Godless government, a bad boss(slavery), etc.
Peter was teaching that we should not be rebellious or seek revenge in this book. He said that we shouldn't render evil with evil, but we should change others by showing a change in ourselves. It would eventually bring an end to these things. Where's slavery? His plan is simple and brilliant.
I have a lot more to share, but I have to go give my wife some attention...back later.