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Shh
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Message 104 of 110 (317283)
06-03-2006 5:24 PM


Christian Nationalism
Hi all,
Christianity means putting Christ first, Nationalism means putting ones nation first, how can one do both?
Sounds like political (see empty) language to me....
I mean really if you're a Christian state, can you reject immigrants from other Christian states?
Can you legislate for murder of Apostates, or other enemies of your religion?
Can you legislate for anything?
since Genesis 1:12 says "I have given you all the seedbearing plants..." Can I grow and sell opium? How about Crack?
Christianity is supposed to be about God, and loyalty to Him.
Statecraft is about getting a country to run.
The two are mutually exclusive, and deform each other two the point that anyone advocating either one,is unlikely to be impressed at the results.
Anyone who claims the two are capable of combining, should have a read of "The Prince" by Machiavelli. It's considered the greatest piece of political writing ever, and should show anyone why the two are incompatible.
If you're interested there's a free online version at classicauthors.net.
Religous states destroy the possiblity of getting either one right.

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