Galloism wrote:I mean that bit you'd have to take up with the Jews who want a religious state.
If there were enough of them in the US to be a problem I would. Instead, I settle for snarling at the Ultra-Orthodox in Israel every chance I get.
Christians are commanded to be no part of the world - don't take part in the political system. This was shown by Jesus who literally fled when they tried to give him political power.
The fact that lots of people are bad Christians doesn't change the command.
If they are commanded to not take part in the political system, is not any requirement of service or taxation participation in the political system? Is it "Don't participate unless threatened"? I believe you are greatly oversimplifying the position of Christianity on being part of the world.