tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144915363524026052.post5989666287187091310..comments2024-03-08T23:30:49.304+11:00Comments on peterbrookshaw.com: Separation of Church and State – Some issues to considerPete Brookshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224890269580671566noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144915363524026052.post-71754736239603847532010-03-11T02:10:03.473+11:002010-03-11T02:10:03.473+11:00Their may be a significant flaw with the premise. ...Their may be a significant flaw with the premise. Perhaps Jesus was pointing out that Christians should not become politicians - the state wields a hammer not a love thy neighbour approach. Christians may believe that a system is best for their country (socilaism, capitalism etc.) but should be thinking about their community, not worried about using elected (or forceful) power to make a difference.<br><br>Please note: 'Should we allow...?" - implies a power of enforcement over another person. Not very Jesus like...Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17641745768734746035noreply@blogger.com