Protestant Theocracy: Difference between revisions

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Even though Calvin called for the separation of church and state, some historians say that Geneva, Switzerland, under [[wp:John Calvin|John Calvin]] was a theocracy. Him and other pastors held power over Geneva. The consistory tried moral and religious offenders. Many examples are: no work or pleasure on a Sunday, no extravagance in dress, if you were excommunicated you were banished from the city, blasphemy could be punished by death, lewd singing could be punished by your tongue being pierced. One time a rebellion lead by the Libertines attempted a take-over of Geneva which was a disaster. The ringleaders were caught and executed. It is also debated if Zurich under [[wp:Huldrych Zwingli|Huldrych Zwingli]] was a theocracy. Some say that it was a theocracy while others say it wasn't really a theocracy.

=== Anglican Caesaropapism ===

=== Amish ===

The [[File:Amish Communalism.png]] Amish believe that the Bible instructs them to care for church members who have special needs, including the elderly (to rely on commercial or government insurance would contradict their belief that God will care for them through the church) and are taught to respect and pray for governing authorities according to biblical admonitions. However, when caught in a conflict between their conscience and civic law, they cite the scripture verse “Obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29). They believe that Jesus’s followers are to be nonviolent, and they forbid self-defense as well as entering the armed forces. The Amish emphasize the separation of church and state. They prefer not to receive subsidies from government programs. They will typically not serve in government committees or commissions, but will often consult and cooperate with local officials. The Amish generally avoid holding public office and engaging in political activism. They are, however, permitted to vote. The rate of voting is typically low unless a local issue is on the ballot. In recent years, numerous conflicts have pitted the Amish against the growing regulatory power of the state. The points of friction have included military service, education, Social Security, health care, property zoning, child labor, photo identification, and the use of slow-moving-vehicle signs. To cope with these various conflicts, the Amish have formed a national steering committee with representatives in various states to work with public legislators when issues arise. In general, however, the Amish have fared rather well in a political system that respects and protects their freedom of religious expression.

=== Modern Times ===

There are many states who identify that a protestant religion is their state or official religion. Going by religion, these states are:

 

== Personality and Behaviour ==