Faith and Politics

After reading over the articles by Pottenger and Ferguson I would argue that when Christianity takes its self seriously it can master the world. When individuals identify with their religion, groups are easily formed and relationships are made. Through these relationships there is strength to combine religion and state, intertwining religious groups, social organizations, political parties and organizations. With the interrelation of these things more can be accomplished because there is power in numbers and through all these individuals supporting the same religion and rallying around the same political force, the greater good can be achieved.

With a strong following behind Christianity and a relationship with political leaders, the government would be forced to preserve the ideals of a Christian society. By following teachings from the Bible we would live under the laws of love and peace. Human life would be celebrated and we would turn away from a society of death, to a society based on life. Religious organizations would play a crucial role in political parties instead of wealthy corporations and we would get a true sense of the true moral character of the individuals we are placing into office.

Throughout history we have seen success when rulers, leaders and kings have worked with the church. Ancient Rome was wildly successful and they were a united Catholic city, they are often thought of as one of the most advanced civilizations in history. Furthermore, the Byzantine Empire also enforced religion and state corporation and found power in the ancient world. I firmly believe that if Christianity were to take itself seriously and start voicing its opinion, making relations with political leaders, coming forth into the public's view and promoting group efforts within its followers to combine and create change in the government that Christianity could once again rule the world.