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Originally Posted by Amanah
We should make our decisions based on scripture, not socialist philosophy.
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Ah, but Amanah, that's the thing. The theonomist argues that they are the one's who have the right interpretation of Scripture.
I disagree. I think they are filled with heretical hooey. lol The founders of theonomy are all Reformed Trinitarian theologians. They pride themselves with Calvinism, and long to see another Calvinistic Geneva. And, as a result, they've just modernized this outdated view of Calvinism. Notice, Calvin's work was titled "Institutes". Rushdoony's is titled, "The Institutes of Biblical Law". Both are very similar in scope and intention.
I refuse to let theonomists define theology for me.
I firmly believe that Jesus taught of a spiritual kingdom of the elect that permeates all nations, cultures, peoples, kindreds, and tongues. It permeates capitalist societies, socialist societies, monarchies, etc., etc.. It isn't bound by political allegiance, nor is it predicated upon any earthly system. In fact, it only serves to improve whatever system it flourishes under. It's a spiritual kingdom that is salt and light to the lost societies of this world. It promises no earthly kingdom, and indeed expresses the highest of free ideals. It is neither left, nor right. It is focused on Jesus. Christ, and Christ alone. It has no agenda concerning the nations but to warn them that Christ is coming and when He arrives, He will put down all earthy power.
The world is fallen. It's people and governments are imperfect and fallen also. Our aim is to foster a love for Jesus, a love for others, and the salvation of the soul. Not social reform.
Sadly, down through history, every Christian effort at this has led to oppression, war, and bloodshed. It's the same ol' girl different dress. And those who can't think on their own, and lack spirituality, are more than willing to allow the theonomists to do their thinking for them. It's a shame really.
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