Can we really distinguish a man who lives according to man between a man who lives according to God? Because even a man who lives according to man can and does act nobly and a man who lives according to God can and does act otherwise. Is it important to know the difference? Why?
If God is not the author of lie, then who is it? I have observed that throughout the centuries we have been comfortably living according to man/lie even though we claim we live according to God. Do you recall the crusades and the tyrant priests who amassed large properties during the colonization period? Look at the priests who involve themselves in politics, the luxurious priests in Vatican, racial discrimination, partition of the society according to wealth, etc.? Such pilgrim, huh? Or should our political leaders be priests? Would developing countries be more progressive if the government is under the church (assuming that there is no separation between the state and the church)?
If God is not the author of lie, then who is it? I have observed that throughout the centuries we have been comfortably living according to man/lie even though we claim we live according to God. Do you recall the crusades and the tyrant priests who amassed large properties during the colonization period? Look at the priests who involve themselves in politics, the luxurious priests in Vatican, racial discrimination, partition of the society according to wealth, etc.? Such pilgrim, huh? Or should our political leaders be priests? Would developing countries be more progressive if the government is under the church (assuming that there is no separation between the state and the church)?
I think it still boils down to the person himself. Its his own personal choice to do good and bad. His surroundings will play a big role, but its his own judgment that will make the decision.
ReplyDeleteit depends on the priest's interest in politics. he should be ready for many criticisms around him. Sarah Weeks
ReplyDeletePersonally, it doesn't really matter, because like government officials, the leaders of the Church also face problems, If he is ready for responsibility, he can run for the government.
ReplyDeleteIf the priest can lead, why not? Choosing political leaders should be more focused on capability rather than occupation.
ReplyDeleteit is not guarantee that if one is a man of god he would not do something bad. we are all born human and could commit mistakes.
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