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asimplechristian Being a Christian is simple - it starts as we realize what God has done for us, in cleansing us from sin, and giving us life. The rest is a relationship - walking together with God and all His people. Come join us at Concordia Lutheran Church in Cerritos - were we share in God's love and gifts together!

Anarchists, Unite!

Yes, the joke is old. Older than me. At least, I think it is.

I believe I can blame many people for the general belief I have that anarchy is a good thing. I can blame the people in leadership that made me believe that someone should ask questions when they don't want to hear them. I can blame the freethinkers that asked the questions. I can blame Mr Jacques Ellul for his wonderful book (Anarchy and Christianity) and I can most certainly blame myself.

The fact is that every establishment needs someone that bucks authority when it needs bucking. Governments, government departments and any kind of established order needs to be held accountable, usually by a wild haired and eyed madman who is prepared to stand against the tsunami of authorised authority and defy it to the last. This however is obvious.

The real interesting point is that they should never totally win. I say this as someone that supports anarchy. Anarchists say that society is the problem, not the people. Yet society cannot be without the people. To suppose that one thing is bad and that which produces it is good is like saying that war is bad, but hating people is okay. The other idea which I must put forward is that anarchists never win, even when they do. Yes, they pull down the order that was hated, they remove any trace of its existence and they liberate the prisoners. But what happens after this? Men tend once more to band together in groups, organising themselves, arranging the hierarchy. And the cycle begins again.

Anarchy may be a vain pursuit, but in its own context, it is at least, an honest one. It is no evil thing, unless it is used with evil intent.

JZ
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1. January 7th 2008 @ 15:53. hewhocutsdown Says:
Ha ha, we've got you!

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2. January 7th 2008 @ 21:48. Damo Says:
As attractive as it is I think Musolini said it best:
An anarchist is just a confused dictator.

3. January 7th 2008 @ 22:20. katyzzz Says:
An inspiring and thought provoking post. Just paying my dues.

katyzzz
4. January 8th 2008 @ 01:57. KylieW Says:
JZ,

I think you've got it spot on. We need people to question the world order. It's dangerous to never question. But total anarchy. That's no solution either!

Nice piece

Kylie
5. January 8th 2008 @ 03:58. Kleonaptra Says:
I dont think youre describing anarchy exactly - more a cyclical frustration.
6. January 8th 2008 @ 10:24. scott_dog Says:
I don't think I could've put it in words better myself.
7. January 10th 2008 @ 07:45. Special_K Says:
"People should not be afraid of their governments, Governments should be afraid of their people..."
8. January 11th 2008 @ 11:23. JoshZ Says:
Hey Jordan,

long time dude, far too long.

I read some of the stuff on that page. I think I may become a member there. Some interesting stuff.

Thought you might have read the book as well.

See ya soon mate.

JZ
9. January 11th 2008 @ 11:24. JoshZ Says:
Hey Damo,

Good point. The funny thing is that most anarchists are thinking "it wouldn't be like this if I was in charge......"

JZ
10. January 11th 2008 @ 11:25. JoshZ Says:
Hey Katy,

Glad you got something from it.

Also, the idea, still good.

JZ
11. January 11th 2008 @ 11:26. JoshZ Says:
Hi Kylie,

It's like Aristotle said, every virtue becomes a vice when it is out of it's sphere or context.

JZ
12. January 11th 2008 @ 11:31. JoshZ Says:
Hey Scott,

Glad you liked it.

A book you may want to read (the book that gave me alot to think about) was Jacques Ellul's Anarchy and Christianity.

Brilliant read.

JZ
13. January 11th 2008 @ 11:34. JoshZ Says:
Hey Daniel,

Glad you liked the movie. And the post.

JZ
14. July 1st 2010 @ 04:59. Anarcho-Punk Says:
its been over 2000 years, yet mankind hasn't figured out that when he prays he is merely talking to himself. how sad. at least a few are figuring it out. enjoy life, stop living in fear my friends.
15. July 1st 2010 @ 05:06. pastor dt Says:
Mr. Anarcho-Punk

I suggest you read the sermon - you would realize that those who know God, who grasp His love, do not live in fear, but peace.

Anarchists though, and I know the path you trod, find no such peace, but in bondage to their fears of the unknown, so they strike out at what they don't know.

Please, if you are anywhere near Cerritos, Ca, come visit our community of faith, and rejoice with us, in peace that is amazing, in love that transcends fear, and hope in the midst of even the deepest trauma.

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