[SkyPilot]

We are either ruled by God or we are ruled by men.

That is a completely false assertion.

Judeo-Christian history is bursting with examples of men bowing their knee to the Almighty as the supreame authority, while simultaneously establishing laws and codes to function (and to submit to) here on earth.

Examine this statement written by Paul in the New Testament. It has served as a guidepost for centuries:

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
Romans 13:1

[rwfromkansas]

There are some things we can't submit to. For the most part, we are to submit.

[Mark Felton]

I am ruled by God but I am a citizen of this government, not a subject.

Tyrants rule. Our government does not. Any authority it has is bestowed by the people.

However, our government has lurched so far towards despotism that it is impossible for so many to understand the difference between a government subordinate to the body of citizens versus one that has presumed powers upon itself.