Note: Before reading the following arguments, please understand that they are not what I believe. On Wednesdays, I deliberately argue for wrong ideas, challenging my listeners to call and defend the obvious right answer, which is usually far harder than one would expect. This is a summary of what Wacky Andrew will be arguing, not a representation of what real Andrew believes.~Jesus’s kingdom is not of this world, otherwise my disciples would fight.
~Jesus refused political power
~Judas probably wanted to force Jesus to take over politically.
~What does Romans 13 teach about submission to government?
~The early church submitted to Roman rule, a far worse tyranny than any you can likely imagine. ~What set of conditions would justify using arms to rise up against a government instituted by God? ~“Vengeance is mine,” says the Lord.
~We must turn the other cheek.
~What’s to keep a thousand people with rifles from attempting a coup?
~What’s more important, a political victory with bloodshed or saving people’s souls?
~We should persuade others with our reasons, and if we can’t persuade them, that should tell us something.
~It brings dishonor to the name of Christ
~You can’t universalize the notion of revolution. What if everyone did it?
~The whole idea of democracy is that you have to live with some things you don’t prefer.
~No government is perfect.
~He who lives by the sword shall perish by the sword.
~The Bible tells us to be at peace with our neighbors.
~Show me a coup in the Bible that was considered righteous.
~Would you encourage the Christians in China or North Korea to be staging a revolution instead of doing as they are right now?
~How can it be right to do something that would cost you execution as a traitor if you were unsuccessful in it?
~How does revolution demonstrate your faith and confidence in Jesus Christ?
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