Theocracy

[VoidCat]

No.

 

[Eddi]

I voted no

In a theocracy religion would be compulsory

I think religion should be entirely voluntary

 

[SomeRandom]

 

[SalixIncendium]

...there is only one God...

And this, folks, is precisely why I voted no.

 

[CharmingOwl]

Absolutely ridiculous system of government imo. It exacerbates class struggle and makes political leaders unquestionable by equating them with the gods. This will end in slavery and exploitation if not another caste system either officially or unofficially.

 

[Audie]

I'm just curious how people here feel about theocracies. Would you prefer that your country had a state sponsored religion who's laws are structured around that religion?

I prefer a state that is against religion.

 

[ChristineM]

Can anyone guess what i voted?

 

[VoidCat]

No problem, as there is only one God and the morals and virtues that build strong communities, are also not lost, just greatly neglected.

When the world gives up war, these issues can be addressed.

Regards Tony

*looks at my altar to multiple gods* how interesting you say there's only one...

 

[The Hammer]

I'm just curious how people here feel about theocracies. Would you prefer that your country had a state sponsored religion who's laws are structured around that religion?

As long as it's only my religious theocracy and no one else's.

And therein lies the problem.

 

[The Hammer]

Humanity looking after their affairs based on the laws and morals given by God.

My Gods correct? Not yours?

 

[The Hammer]

 

[osgart]

A theocracy is basically some human's version of God. The concept of God is authoritarian and dictatorial. It's a harmful idea.

Not all power is good power. Powers that protect equality and freedom for everyone while negating egocentric power is what's needed.

Most people I think are judged by their desirability, utility and their footprint in society. Any power that negates such human cruelty I am for.

A theocracy is corrupt humans acting as followers of a God, doing God's will. Nothing could be more egocentric as someone who thinks they are infallibly doing God's will.

Basically it's best to negate the cruelty of human nature by avoiding such egocentric power. No one needs a human version of God ruling over everybody.

 

[The Sum of Awe]

Can anyone guess what i voted?

An atheocracy?

 

[Dan From Smithville]

Can anyone guess what i voted?

That's a piece of cake. Chocolate gâteau.

 

[Left Coast]

Only if people make it one, otherwise I have found God is all wise and all knowing.

As such it is only humans that have troubles sorting out these issues.

Regards Tony

If only everyone just agreed with me, everything would be fine guys!

 

[Viker]

Nope.

And to anyone voting yes or perhaps a combo, what if the theocracy were based on my religion? Would you accept that?

 

[Aštra’el]

And to anyone voting yes or perhaps a combo, what if the theocracy were based on my religion? Would you accept that?

Absolutely.

 

[Viker]

Absolutely.

I figured as much, as we're not that far apart in a religious spectrum. You'd mostly fair well.

 

[Viker]

I prefer a state that is against religion.

To me, that's as bad as a theocracy. I prefer a secular yet inclusive state. One that has and will maintain a line between religion and state.

 

[Viker]

Can anyone guess what i voted?

Anglican, all the way!










j/k don't beat me up, please.