RamistThomist
Puritanboard Clerk
\"Lex Rex\" and its Implication
Absorb it. Imbibe it. The Anglish hated Rutherford for this book. It was burned by the public hangman. It was a declaration of war against tyranny. It applies the sovereignty of God to Politics. If God is ultimately sovereign, it follows that the State is not. The state's sovereignty finds meaning only in terms of God's sovereignty.
It is a clear exposition of the Rule of Law in society. In other words, just laws must be obeyed. There is a Law above the law. This king is subject to it.
Case study.
Charles I conspired to murder. THat is a capital crime. Is Chalres under the law? If yes, then he is to be executed. If no, then he has been placed on the same level as God.
Originally posted by Globachio
"Lex Rex" by Rutherford.
Any comments?
Absorb it. Imbibe it. The Anglish hated Rutherford for this book. It was burned by the public hangman. It was a declaration of war against tyranny. It applies the sovereignty of God to Politics. If God is ultimately sovereign, it follows that the State is not. The state's sovereignty finds meaning only in terms of God's sovereignty.
It is a clear exposition of the Rule of Law in society. In other words, just laws must be obeyed. There is a Law above the law. This king is subject to it.
Case study.
Charles I conspired to murder. THat is a capital crime. Is Chalres under the law? If yes, then he is to be executed. If no, then he has been placed on the same level as God.