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Sarah | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +3 
 Well the orthodox church considered the russian tsar to be appointed by God.. (but that’s a monarchy) and real christian orthodoxy believes in monarchies not democratic governments.. 
Also Constantine the great was a saint and an emperor.
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The Beave | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Yeah, which us one of the many reasons why I can't ever join the orthodox church, the same as disagreeing with catholics about the supposed legitimacy of the pope. 

I think it's not biblically correct to postulate that all leaders are tools of the rebellious little g gods that were originally placed in charge of various areas and then accepted human worship meant for God. As such, I intend to ignore/rebel against all those who claim authority over others.
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Chrys | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 The Church also thought the sun revolved around the Earth back in the day, I'd be curious if the Political Theology has changed.

I lean towards Orthodoxy, but also think that AnCap is compatible with the an Orthodox worldview
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Chrys | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 I'd venture to say there are some insights to be had from learning more from the Early Church Fathers and their Christian Political Philosophy.

I'm of the perspective that AnCap can only work within a larger Metaphysics, and I see no reason why Orthodoxy can't be that bigger perspective.

I'm just an idiot though lol
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The Beave | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I'd agree with this.
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The Beave | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I would agree with you, though I go a bit farther and I think I can say I'm an agorist now.
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Sarah | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +5 
 For clarification purposes, orthodox do not worship their kings nor their saints. They venerate but do not worship them.
After Constantinople fell, eastern orthodox christians had no king and the head of the church was always and still is Christ.
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The Beave | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Yes. I'm aware. 

I'm not talking about humans, but spiritual beings who sit/sat in The Council of Gods. 

I have no king but Christ. I'm also suspicious of most leaders in most churches. (I admit to being hard to handle. 🫣😅😎😁😏)
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Chrys | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 I'm completely behind on my reading, all the time, but I do want to delve in the Byzantine Culture (Late Roman and Post Empire)
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The Beave | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 It's definitely worth learning about.
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BOL | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Was thinking about saint Lawrence the other day ... wondering what I (or others) would do if in his shoes ... Its only natural because Jesus guaranteed his followers would be persecuted as he was
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The Beave | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Yup. 

That's why I don't worry so much about persecution I know it's coming.
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BOL | 5 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Lord, have mercy... But, it is comforting in a weird way, Christ's words are so trustworthy

On a related note, church and state relations, was also reminded recently, of Jesus' promise that, in the regeneration, his apostles would become the judges of the 12 tribes of Israel