As many are concerned about the participation of Christians in the political process today, I am going to discuss in this essay a more radical question: Could Christians Have Participated in the American Revolution?
To begin, there are some scriptures to consider:
1) Submit to the Authorities
2) Render to Caesar that which is Caesar's
3) Turn the other cheek
4) My kingdom is not of this world
5) Serve God rather than man
6) Whatever state you find yourself in
In addition, there are also questions to be answered:
1) Can Christians defend themselves and their families?
2) Can Christians serve as soldiers?
3) Can Christians oppose tyranny?
4) Can Christians change their circumstances? If so in what way?
5) Can Christians oppose unjust laws? If so, how?
