There is a clear difference between sin and evil. Sin can lead to evil, but acts of evil are considerably worse. There is forgiveness for sin. Best I can tell there isn't any for evil.
In the end Jesus judges us individually. Fundamentalists STILL have not figured out how to respect this fact. They think they are right and therefore know what's best for everyone. In the end, a Christian theocracy is just another flavor of tyranny that will eventually lead to horrible atrocities based on the interpretations of a few.
The Founding Fathers knew man could not be trusted to be truthful with it's handling of the Word of God. So they gave us the Constitution to limit ideological control and influence.
But here's the real kick in the balls: Jesus was NEVER forceful. He cleaned out the temple, but that was already established as His house. His property. He didn't flip tables or make war with anyone beyond that. He spoke and people listened. People chose to hear Him because they wanted to. A theocracy robs people of that choice. It violates their consent and therefore is wrong.
There is a clear difference between sin and evil. Sin can lead to evil, but acts of evil are considerably worse. There is forgiveness for sin. Best I can tell there isn't any for evil.
In the end Jesus judges us individually. Fundamentalists STILL have not figured out how to respect this fact. They think they are right and therefore know what's best for everyone. In the end, a Christian theocracy is just another flavor of tyranny that will eventually lead to horrible atrocities based on the interpretations of a few.
The Founding Fathers knew man could not be trusted to be truthful with it's handling of the Word of God. So they gave us the Constitution to limit ideological control and influence.
But here's the real kick in the balls: Jesus was NEVER forceful. He cleaned out the temple, but that was already established as His house. His property. He didn't flip tables or make war with anyone beyond that. He spoke and people listened. People chose to hear Him because they wanted to. A theocracy robs people of that choice. It violates their consent and therefore is wrong.