Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Martin Luther
I like how Martin Luther brings up the topic of tyranny within the Church because of the power that has been given to Popes, Bishops and Lords, all title which Martin Luther points out aren't the given names for those appointed positions in the Bible. Its funny because the power that comes with the position of being the head of the church seems to lead to some sort of tyranny. Martin Luther says that these figures are called minister, servants and stewards in the bible, yet I have never heard of a servant who has the power to control large portions of land, and control people in what they should believe. It would be crazy to imagine what our history would have turned out like though if these religious leaders didn't abuse their title and power, would the first pilgrims have settle here when they did without religious persecution, how would the history of our country have changed.
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Joseph was a servant of the king, yet he weilded great power. Sometimes a servant leads more than the leader he serves.
But, for the rest of your post, agreed - too many leaders abusing power for which they don't really religiously hold. The Bible does not say anything about a pope, so it would be hard for a religious leader to be real or effective without the Good Book telling them how to lead. Anyway, good points.
Test for Dr. Knox
Good Point on Joseph, I should have clarified that peasents didn't have power to become great leader and power, I should have said that the leaders that were giving themselves titles were not servants of god, but of themselves.
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