Oh I agree, it's completely antagonistic to the teachings of the NT, but the idea of a single, God-appointed dictator to rule over all of His people in His name went went down a storm with the Roman Emperors and the pagan Kings and Queens of Europe.
Can't imagine why 😔
Oct 21, 2026, 11:17 AM@ReggieHere @blogdiva
There is always the power that devolves from that one up there to his earthly representatives, either divine emperors, kings, popes or mere clergy. Who have the power to interpret and guide and enforce. The rest is history.
@mdmrn @Affekt @skinnylatte
Well, there always has been since Zarathrustra came up with the idea of monotheism. Before that pretty much everyone worshipped multiple Gods which was more of a crimp on the ambitions of dictators.