[bondserv]

So was Obama's election God's will? I have a feeling that Christians who defer to the Bible chapter and verse on some issues will suddenly discover (once again) that this is not at all what God meant.

Key qualifiers that Paul, via the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, included in the text.

Rom 13:3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong.

One could argue from verse 3 above, that rulers who do not punish only those who do wrong, are not to be considered established by God. The implication of the entire treatise is that of a ruler who is aligned with the "right" that God has revealed in the scriptures.

This disqualifies the liberals from being considered rulers.

[A_perfect_lady]

One could argue from verse 3 above, that rulers who do not punish only those who do wrong, are not to be considered established by God. The implication of the entire treatise is that of a ruler who is aligned with the "right" that God has revealed in the scriptures.

Strange God didn't give them a heads-up as to what they should do if they had a "wrong" ruler.You'd think He'd have thought of that. Made it clear, you know? Or maybe there's a quote in there about the proper way to rebel...? Is there?