America:  Police State

 

We'll be ruled by God or by police.

 

Response to comment [from an atheist]:  "Where "God" is defined as "those who claim to be God's mouthpieces on Earth"

 

That was a statement of fact. The law was made for the lawless (1 Ti 1:9). A theocracy would be best but we know how appealing that would be to you. When Jesus rules and reigns, you'll see--all better.

 

Response to comment [from other]:  "Or we won't be ruled. Or by the Gods. Or by ourselves, though it would require radically decentralizing power."

 

The police officer is there to stop those who will not obey the law.  You are not a believer.  Are you concerned with grieving the holy spirit? Eph 4:30.  :rolleyes:  My guess is no.  That is why we have a police force. 

 

"I would have absolutely no problem with a theocracy..."

 

It's coming (Mt 26:64).

 

"...as long as I'm left to my own devices and not asked to participate in silly rituals or engage in fellowship."

See, we want the same thing (Jn 8:36, Ro 6:18, 22, 1 Pe 2:16, Ga 5:1, 5:13). You won't find that legalistic, apostate churches by the way (Rev. 3:14–22). I think they make you: stand up, sit down, fight, fight, fight.

God says come (
Is. 1:18, Mt 18:11, Mt 11:28, Jn 14:3, Heb. 4:16, Re 22:17, 20).

 

America:  Police State