Jesus Christ posed a threat to the established order, and Jesus Christ would have been crucified under any government—past, present, or future. I suppose most people only know about Jesus Christ what they’ve been taught in school and by the corrupt institutions that make up the various churches. In my case, I came to the New Testament while reading about crypto-anarchism and realized that many were believers and were inspired by the figure of Jesus; that led me to reread the New Testament from a different perspective. Paul Rosenberg himself stated that the Bible is the most anarchist book he has ever read, though I only partially agree because in this case I am considering only the New Testament. So, ultimately, for me, Jesus was the first anarchist—someone who fought against the establishment, someone who prioritized dignity and honor over money, who lived and died for others. I’ll also tell you not to look for a typical believer in me because I’m not one; I’m totally against any authority, religious or political. I have my own customs, my own ideas, and my own beliefs.
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Jesus Christ died because of the Jewish lobby that existed two thousand years ago and the ruling power of the time, in this case the Roman Empire. I don’t understand how someone can be both a Christian and a statist at the same time. In many cases, I believe they haven’t read the New Testament closely enough.
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But... Jesus is The King. So... "Anarchist" is not the best descriptor. Heh If you'll read about the idiot Israelites whining for a human king, you'll realize that the OT is pretty much the same story since it is THE story.
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Nathan Cross 3 months ago
"Strong parallel—radical truth-tellers always destabilize systems, whether religious or political. Reminds me of how Germany just ruled out military action against Iran despite escalating tensions; sometimes non-confrontation is the bigger threat to power. The article frames it as strategic restraint, but it’s also a refusal to play the expected game. https://theboard.world/articles/germany-no-military-action-against-iran" (276 chars)
Interesting take. I used to have nationalist views in my early 20s. In my early 30s I was learning about libertarianism and started despising the state. Eventually I got disappointed in libertarians and now in my late 30s I’m strongly aligned with anarcho-capitalism. I always despised socialists because I was born in a country two years before the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. So I know what an absolute piece of garbage socialists are. But I wasn’t always against the state. Not until I was mature enough to understand that corruption and coercion is its natural state, not some occasional flaw. And I feel, especially in recent years, that the more distant I become to the state, the closer I become to Jesus. And I feel good about it.
"The state" is supposed to be your people, a nation (natal). You're going to give up on them for what? Feeling good?
I wish only the best for my people and to humans in general. But I only care and defend my family and friends. Not expecting a Nazi to understand. You’re brainwashed NPCs who will report or murder your own neighbours and relatives if your ideology/state masters deems them dangerous. You’re just as bad as communists.
You "wish the best for your people"? That's it? I bet you say a prayer for them too right? Maybe hold a candle light vigil after they kill them? You should educate yourself, you look silly regurgitating Hollywood style scripts of history.
You're probably NOT reading the old testament right: - 1 Samuel 8:10–18: The text explicitly states that if the people demand a king, "he will take your sons... and some shall run before his chariots," and "ye shall be his servants," concluding that "the LORD will not hear you in that day." - Jeremiah 23:1–4: The prophet declares "Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture," condemning kings who fail to shepherd the people with justice. - Proverbs 29:2: This verse contrasts outcomes based on leadership quality, stating, "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." - Proverbs 29:12: It warns that "If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked," highlighting the corrupting influence of unrighteous leadership.
I know, all I'm saying is there old testament is very anti big state (leviathan). So that's y are interesting things there a well.