Christian Theocracy

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This article is about the ideology. For the religion itself, see Christianity.

Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Jesus Christ, Matthew 4:4

Christian Theocracy is a culturally right-wing ideology positioned in the upper middle section of the Authoritarian axis on the political compass. His exact placement varies based on the denomination of Christianity (e.g., Calvinists align more to the far right, while Catholics may lean towards the center-left). The core belief is that a powerful Christian government is essential for the salvation of humanity. Advocates of this ideology oppose the separation of church and state.

History

There were numerous states in history, mainly European, that adopted Christianity as their state religion. The first state to legally declare Christianity his state religion would be Armenia in the year 301, under King Tiridates III (298-330 C.E./A.D.). Later, in the year 380 under Emperor Theodosius I, the Edict of Thessalonica would make Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire, influencing all European history to come.

The New Testament gives no guidelines for governing a nation, but the Old Testament does describe the existance of theocracies under men such as Moses, Joshua, and King Josiah (for more information, see Jewish Theocracy § History). On another related note, the New Testament does describe the concept of governments (regardless of them being Christian) as appointed by God. Paul the Apostle wrote that "…there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God" (Romans 13:1, NKJV). This, along with the Old Testament, is the scriptural foundation for a theocracy in Christianity.

Christian theocracies emerged as Catholic theocracies during the Middle Ages.

Relations

Blessed for Heaven

  • Reactionaryism - Thou has defended me along with all of his sons, daughters and grandchildren.

Mixed (Purgatory Maybe?)

  • Trumpism - What? You’re not gonna turn America into an authoritarian Christian Theocracy? But that’s the sole reason I voted for you…

Damned to Hell

  • Neronism - ANTICHRIST! STOP BURNING AND KILLING US, ‘TWAS THEE WHO STARTED THE FIRE!
  • Positive Christianity - Thou art a sick, terrible corruption of God's words. Galatians 3:28, heretic!

How to draw

Banner of Christianity with the authoritarian triangle

Christian Theocracy has a drawing rating of intermediate.

  1. Draw a ball.
  2. Fill it with white.
  3. Fill the top half of the ball with blue.
  4. Draw a red cross in the center of the blue.
  5. Draw black inverted triangle in the center.
  6. Add eyes yuor done!
Color Name HEX
White #FFFFFF
Blue #002868
Red #Bf0A30
Black #000000