If, when you see the culture failing all around, you think "we need to force people to be different, maybe religious establishment wasn't such a bad idea...," then you're a Statist. Literally.
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This is a good point. I like it.
But also, I am reminded of the white horse in chapter 19 of The Book of Revelation.
Is God a "statist" in your view, for forcing The Last Judgement upon all and sundry (especially sundry, don't forget sundry)? Presumably he has armies of heavenly hosts for a reason— would He be a statist if He used these armies to enforce His will, His rule?
I'm guessing you might say that The Last Judgement is an exceptional case, and that man is not God, so these analogies can't apply? Personally, I'm not so sure. To everything there is a season, etc.
But also, I am reminded of the white horse in chapter 19 of The Book of Revelation.
Is God a "statist" in your view, for forcing The Last Judgement upon all and sundry (especially sundry, don't forget sundry)? Presumably he has armies of heavenly hosts for a reason— would He be a statist if He used these armies to enforce His will, His rule?
I'm guessing you might say that The Last Judgement is an exceptional case, and that man is not God, so these analogies can't apply? Personally, I'm not so sure. To everything there is a season, etc.
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