http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02698b.htm, Actually, check out the Roman catholic site listed here.The Divine Right notion is NOT a "Protestant" invention The notion of Monarchy is antithetical to the American concept of "of the people by the people." It is NOT a Christian form of government as there is no Jew nor Greek, nor Free nor slave in the world for Christians. Doesn't leave much room for princes and Marquesas does it? Google the term "Divine Right.." and I think you will find that Jacques-Benigne Bossuet, a French Priest and Scholar is most closely associated with the term.
The notion of Monarchy is antithetical to the American concept of "of the people by the people." You know, I like Abraham Lincoln as much as any other midwestern boy, but I'm not going to take him as my authority on matters of religion.
It is NOT a Christian form of government as there is no Jew nor Greek, nor Free nor slave in the world for Christians.
That's a complete misuse of Scripture out of context, because the point in context has to do with the fact that there is no separation or distinction between people before God, especially WRT their status as Jews or Gentiles.
"Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and render unto God that which is God's" seems to cover most questions about the relationship of the church and state.