Oddbean new post about login | logout 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.
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
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
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.
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)
It's definitely worth learning about.
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
Yup. That's why I don't worry so much about persecution I know it's coming.
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