News Can democracy coexist with theocracy?

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The discussion explores the tension between democracy and theocracy, particularly in the context of the United States, where religious beliefs increasingly influence political decisions. Participants debate the potential for a democratic theocracy to emerge, questioning whether majority rule could lead to the erosion of rights and freedoms. The conversation also touches on historical perspectives, including the founding fathers' intentions regarding religion in governance, and the implications of past elections, particularly the 2000 election of George W. Bush. Concerns are raised about the reliability of electoral processes and the impact of media narratives on public perception of democracy. Ultimately, the dialogue reflects on the evolving nature of governance and the potential for future conflicts between democratic ideals and religious authority.
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Loren Booda said:
russ_wattersExcept when that "level below" involves 200,000,000 individuals overcoming states' powers.
Huh? Not following...
 
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In other words, if states provide legitimate centers of power, certainly individuals as fundamentals of government surpass them in number and naturalness.
 
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Russ was referring to services that are provided by states. The only context in which your statement makes sense is if you are referring to privately owned companies (which are legally considered individuals) providing the same services. If you are only trying to say that privately owned companies could provide the services better and more efficiently than either the state or federal government, you're probably right in most cases. At least I would agree with you.
 

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