But, that's isn't the thrust of Romans 14 - "For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil."
In former times in this nation, all elected officials were closely scrutinized as to their Christian belief. Non-Christians were NOT elected. These days we elect closet Muslims to the presidency - and other's that are not a 'Minister of God.'
If the elected are not Christian, then we owe no allegiance to those that are not Ministers of God. We work to oppose and DEpose them.
Ridiculous.
Paul was writing to Christians in ROME, ruled by pagans. He said to respect those authorities.
Of course, when given a choice between our faith and manmade law, we must choose obedience to God. But that’s not the case here. These people are intentionally being rebellious and annoying, neither of which is Christ-like.
There are many things that are lawful in this land that are immoral and in opposition to Christianity, but nobody and no legal authority is forcing you to do them (although Obamacare is pushing that issues on Catholics). Abortion may be legal, but it’s not mandatory, and nobody is forcing you to abort a baby.