The "Theocracy" Argument
I'm sure most of you have all three of these: a local radio station, a popular call-in program, and one guy who seems to call in every day. I don't get to tune in very often, but when I do, Rick invariably shows up.
Rick doesn't like Christianity and no matter what the topic of the day is, he will always find a way to squeeze in a criticism of believers and their faith. Today (as I write this) was no different. The topic was the President's graduation address at the Air Force Academy and his call for patience and perseverance in bringing political freedom to the people of Iraq, pointing to the lengthy process that had to unfold with Japan and Germany. Rick took strong umbrage against the president, saying freedom would never work there just as it would never work here if Christians had their way. That led into his warning about the ominous rise of the push for "theocracy" by Christians and organizations like Focus on the Family, Campus Crusade and the Navigators.
Rick is obsessed with the notion that Christians are conspiring to bring about a "theocracy" in America. Anytime a Christian speaks out in the public square, Rick calls in to assure us all that this is another nail in the Republic's coffin.
I, of course, was desperately trying to get a word in edgewise, though my radio doesn't seem to provide that kind of two-way communication. I actually tried to call in, but couldn't get through.
So, unfortunately for you, my outlet is this blog. But before I tell you what I wanted to tell Rick, and the host, who let Rick's accusations go unchallenged, I will pose the question to you.
Does a Biblical Christian worldview call us to seek for, or work toward a "theocracy?"
What do you think?
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