[Vision2020] Seeking some definitions -- just what do you mean?

[Christopher Witmer]

Regarding Joe Nopyr's statement, "I choose not to patronize any business that supports a bigoted, radical, theocratic church," I'd be grateful if she could define these three words for me.

"Theocratic" has multiple meanings and I'm not sure what she has in mind when she says that. Perhaps the most important meaning of theocracy is the concept of God's sovereignty, so a theocratic church would be one that acknowledges God's sovereignty. (I can't imagine what the point of being a Christian might be if one DID NOT happen to believe in God's sovereignty -- a God who is not sovereign is not capable of guaranteeing the salvation of anything.)

I'd also be curious to know what definition of "bigoted" she might be using that would NOT be just as applicable to her, if not more.

And what does she mean by the word "radical"? The word "radical" has many meanings, such as "a political viewpoint with origins in Western Europe during the 19th century that advocated broader voting rights than liberals, in some cases advocating outright democracy, and urging reforms in favor of the lower classes." Another possible definition of "radical" is "Marxist in approach," but surely she wouldn't be confusing Christ Church with herself. And surely she can't mean to suggest that Christ Church seeks the immediate overthrow of the social order, by violence if necessary. So just exactly what DOES this word mean?

Until I see some further explanation, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that she is simply tossing around ominous-sounding words to help disguise her own religious bigotry.

-- Chris
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