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To: Durus

The exact opposite, actually. The argument about good leaders making good laws was the basis for the rebellion: the declaration of independence included that long list of usurpation which were BAD laws from BAD rulers.


18 posted on 02/05/2014 5:21:37 AM PST by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
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To: xzins
Romans 13 doesn't quantify good from bad, nor could it considering it is an epistle to Romans, who could not be considered "good" in any respect towards Christians.

"Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established".

27 posted on 02/05/2014 5:39:03 AM PST by Durus (You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand)
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