Societies should be governed based on Christian ideas

Societies should be governed based on Christian ideas
Subjects
Christianity	Governance
Theology
Linking arguments
Australia should be governed based on Christian ideas The Bahamas should be governed based on Christian ideas Civil unions are a suitable substitute for marriage for same-sex couples Christian doctrine teaches that same-sex sexual behavior should be criminalized Governments should restrict adoption to heterosexual couples Governments should recognize same-sex civil unions Governments should recognize both opposite and same sex marriages Georgia should be governed based on Christian ideas Governments should prohibit abortion Governments should prohibit cannabis Governments should prohibit same-sex sexual behavior Governments should promote families Jamaica should be governed based on Christian ideas Lesotho should be governed based on Christian ideas Societies should be governed based on secular ideas Samoa should be governed based on Christian ideas Societies should implement Biblical law Societies should follow traditional conceptions of marriage Taxation should be flat across income and wealth The United Kingdom should be governed based on Christian ideas The United States should be governed based on Christian ideas Zambia should be governed based on Christian ideas

Supporting arguments

All long-standing laws are moral rules derived from religion, and in Western society, that is typically Christianity. These moral codes are effective and widely agreed upon because they come from the Christian God. It is not possible for morality to be derived from secular principles.  Related argument: The Christian God exists. Related argument: Morality can only come from religion.

Biblical law is the basis for all ethics, and should be the guiding principles for all of society, enforced by state agencies. The appropriate roles of government and church are laid out in the Bible, and are commanded by God.  Related argument: Societies should implement Biblical law.

Christian doctrine is the only means of solving major societal problems. Therefore, societies should govern themselves based on those ideas.

This point applies only in Canada. Canada has always been governed based on Judaeo-Christian ideals. This has resulted in positive outcomes, and should not be abandoned.

This point applies only to Christians. Because modern societies should continue to use participatory democracy as a means of governance, Christians should play an appropriate role by promoting their ideas on morality and the proper execution of law and government. Christians should use their religion as a guide in this as in all areas of their life.  Related argument: Societies should implement democracy.

Opposing arguments

Societies should be governed based on secular principles, not Christian or any other religion.  Related argument: Societies should be governed based on secular ideas.

Matthew 22:21 makes it clear that the church and governments should be kept separate.

This point applies only to Amish people. It is important that people willingly choose to join the Amish community. Therefore, the Amish should avoid imposing any beliefs on those who have not accepted the faith.

This point applies only in the Bahamas. The Constitution, which lays out the way that the government of the Bahamas is to be structured, is a secular document that is not based on Christian doctrine.  Related argument: The Bahamas should be governed based on Christian ideas.

This point applies only in Barbados. Barbados is a secular state, not reliant on the Christian church for direction.

This point applies only in Malawi. Malawi's status as a secular state is present in its Constitution, and should remain in order to protect its citizens from religious oppression.

This point applies only in the United States. The United States is a secular state, not a Christian one. The United States government should not get involved in religious debates by enacting laws based on Christianity.  Related argument: The United States should be governed based on Christian ideas.