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3. Aren't Anarchists Lawless and Disorderly?
No. Archists are. Archists are in rebellion against the True Source of Law and Order, Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. The history of the world and especially the history of America makes clear this correlation:More "government" = more disorder and lawlessness
Here is what a Christian Anarchist looks like after he has joined The Christmas Conspiracy.Anarchism: A Biblical Imperative
You probably view the phrase "Christian Anarchist" with incredulity. A person who claims to be an "anarchist" cannot possibly be a Christian, you think. The "Vine & Fig Tree" brand of Christian Anarchism is a rigorously Biblical anarchism. We believe in the historic views of the Inerrancy of Scripture. We are six-day creationists and 5-point Calvinists. We strongly and enthusiastically hold to the first 20 chapters of the Westminster Confession of Faith (1647).And yet we believe the Bible nowhere commands men to form "the State," and everything the State does is a violation of God's Law. And as "Theonomists," we take Biblical Law very, very seriously.
If you desire more assurance that we as Christian Anarchists are not anti-Christian, please consider the following links:
- We are committed to nurturing Christian virtue, not
lawlessness:
Vine & Fig Tree's VIRTUE Home Page - We are committed to personal Godliness:
Seventeen Commitments - We oppose violence in all forms, maybe more than you do:
The Ethics of the Prince of Peace - Our goal is the Christianization of Culture, not just individuals
Towards the Reconstruction of Culture
Nothing is more important in this
world than
Christian Anarchism
and destroying the myth of "The Divine Right of Archists"
During the 20th century, on the average, 10,000 people were deliberately
killed by "archists" every single day. Untold
hundreds of billions of dollars in private property have been seized by
"archists." All the great religions of the world implicitly teach
against theft and murder, but "religion" is relegated to the
"private," because the only thing that really matters is
"public," "official," and approved by the government.
"Forgiveness" is not as "real" as a lawsuit in
government courts. "Peace" is "idealistic"; war is
"practical" and "realistic." Kindergarteners on the
playground already sense these basic facts of life.Christian Anarchism
and destroying the myth of "The Divine Right of Archists"
"The government" turns out to be the greatest source of theft, murder, and denial of human rights on the planet. The idea that institutionalized violence ("the State") is OK pervades our lives. This mythology must be destroyed.
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4. What about Romans 13?
Your first question is likely to be: "But what about Romans 13?"Romans 13 is the most disastrously misinterpreted Biblical text in the history of Western Civilization. Romans 13 says "the powers" are "ordained" by God. As Calvinists we believe everything is "ordained" by God, including the demonic "powers," of whom the Apostle Paul says we are to "wrestle against" (Eph. 6:12). God "ordains" evil, and the State is the institutionalization of evil. Christians are not to resist evil by fighting evil with evil. This is the message of Romans 12. Not only are Christians not to resist evil in the form of an isolated bully, Christians are not to return evil to the greatest form of evil in the world: The State. This is the message of Romans 13. Here might be the first place for you to begin:
This question is often asked as a diversion or an excuse to avoid the responsibilities and duties of a Christian Anarchist (like forgiving enemies rather than declaring war on them). We don't want to have to take Christ's Sermon on the Mount "too literally," and we want to justify our vengeance against our enemies by saying "we must be practical," and we usually turn to Romans 13 to do that. Read the chapter in its context (Romans 12).
- Vine & Fig Tree's Romans 13 Home Page
- The most disastrously misunderstood Biblical text in history!
Romans 13 is no obstacle to Christian Anarchism. In fact, Romans 13 proves Christian Anarchism:
- Romans 13 says "the powers" are "ordained" by God.
- "Powers" are evil. Christians "wrestle against them."
- Not everything God ordains is good. God ordains evil. The State is evil. The State is God's judgment on archist disobedience. Saddam Hussein does not bear weapons of mass destruction in vain. He is God's "minister." (Proverbs 21:1) Are you afraid of Saddam Hussein? Then you must be an archist (Romans 13:4).
- If you really want to obey Romans 13, pray to God; ask Him to make you an anarchist.
Romans 13 Home Page
Christian Anarchism from Genesis to Revelation
The whole Bible teaches Christian Anarchism. From cover to cover. Most Christians are familiar with only a few passages in the Bible, those on "salvation," or maybe a few passages on "the rapture" or "the second coming." Most Christians have never read the history of the rise of the State or the idolatry and infanticide of the kings, and the Prophets who so thoroughly denounced them.The Bible Describes the Battle: Politics vs. Patriarchy
All human beings are created in families. Patriarchy is an inescapable concept. If the Christian pater does not train his family in the Ways of Peace, he will be oppressed by a “paternalistic” State. The Family is the basic social unit of a prosperous society.Obedience through the Family eliminates tyranny, protects property.
The Institution called "The State" is unBiblical. It reflects rebellion against God's Law.
The whole history of man as recorded in the Bible is the history of sinful rebellion against society as created in the Garden of Eden, and the construction of institutions based on Humanistic power: coercion and violence. It is the history of Politics vs. Patriarchy.
- God never commanded human beings to form a "state." The State was formed by rebels who wanted to seize the wealth of others rather than work for it or engage in peaceful trade.
- The Criminality of the State - Albert Jay Nock
95 Theses Against the State
- View | Welcome to “The 95 Days of Christmas”
- View | The Importance of Luther's 95 Theses
- View | The Origin of These 95 Theses
- View | Introduction: Taking the Bible Seriously
- View | Thesis 1: Christ the Word
- View | Thesis 2: Christ the Creator
- View | Thesis 3: Creation, not Evolution
- View | Thesis 4: Omniscience, Predestination, and Providence
- View | Thesis 5: “Self-Evident Truths”
View | A. PATRIARCHY BEFORE THE FALL
- View | Thesis 6: The Biological Basis of Patriarchy
- View | Thesis 7: The Dominion Mandate
- View | Thesis 8: Patriarchy and “the Extended Family”
- View | Thesis 9: Patriarchy and the Sanctions of the Covenant
- View | Thesis 10: The Priority of Agrarianism
- View | Thesis 11: Patriarchy and the Mountain
View | B. PATRIARCHY BEFORE THE FLOOD
- Patriarchy and "Government"
- Patriarchy and "Paternalism"
- View | Thesis 12: The Fall Of The Angels
- View | Thesis 13: The Fall of Man
- View | Thesis 14: The Purpose of Cain’s “Suspended Sentence"
- The Patriarchal Power of Capital Punishment
- The Mark of Cain
- View | Thesis 15: Cain’s City: The Autonomy of the State
- Raising Cain
- Why Cain Was Not Executed for Murder
- View | Thesis 16: The Demonic Roots of Violent Tyranny
- "The Sons of God and the Daughters of Men"
View | C. PATRIARCHY BEFORE SINAI
- Elders as Judges
- View | Thesis 17: The Post-Flood Absence of The Institutional Church
- View | Thesis 18: The Patriarchal Power Of “Capital Punishment.”
- View | Thesis 19: Nimrod: The First Politician (Post-Flood)
- Nimrod: The First Politician
- View | Thesis 20: Patriarchy vs. Political Slavery
- Nimrod: "Hunter of Men"
- View | Thesis 21: Demonic Activity At Babel
- View | Thesis 22: The Division of The Nations
- Babel and "The Religion of Humanity"
- The Dispersed Nations of "The Family of Man"
- View | Thesis 23: Evangelism In The Old Covenant
- View | Thesis 24: Patriarchy, “National Defense,” And Military Socialism
- View | Thesis 25: Patriarchy and “Sacraments”: Circumcision
- View | Thesis 27: Patriarchy, Precious Metals, and Money
- View | Thesis 26: The Myth of The “Separation Of Church And State”
- View | Thesis 28: Salvation is Political
View | D. PATRIARCHY UNDER MOSES
- Pharaohs and Pyramids
- View | Thesis 29: Patriarchy and Resistance to Tyranny in the Early Days of the Old Testament
- View | Thesis 30: As With All Angelic Activity, No State Action Is Coincidental or Random
- View | Thesis 31: Ceremony, Ritual, Liturgy, And The “Pedagogical Law”
- View | Thesis 32: Patriarchy and “Sacraments”: Passover
- View | Thesis 33: Patriarchs And “Elders”
- Patriarchs as "Elders"
- View | Thesis 34: The Need for a Pedagogical Legal Structure
- View | Thesis 35: Angels And The Pedagogical Legal Structure
- View | Thesis 36: The Promised Land
- View | Thesis 37: The Temporary Character of The First “Church Officers”
- View | Thesis 38: Patriarchy and the Temple
- View | Thesis 39: Patriarchy and Education
- View | Thesis 40: Patriarchy and Oaths
View | E. PATRIARCHY AND THE RISE OF THE STATE
- View | Thesis 41: The Character of “gods”
- Judges, Judgment, and Anarchy
- View | Thesis 42: National Security Without a State
- Patriarchy and "National Security"
- View | Thesis 43: The Prohibition of Monarchism
- 1 Samuel 8: The State as Rejection of God
- 1 Samuel 8 and Monarchy by Thomas Paine
- View | Thesis 44: The State as the Answer to the Prayers of Rebels
- View | Thesis 45: The Inferiority of Old Covenant Typological Mediators
View | F. PATRIARCHY AND PROVIDENCE : THE STATE
- God Sends EVIL !
- Angels and God's Throne of Government
- Stars and Idolatry
- View | Thesis 46: Romans 8:28 and The State
- View | Thesis 47: God’s Sovereign Ordering of Every State
- View | Thesis 48: The State Serves God by Sinning
- View | Thesis 49: The State As Sanctified “Servant”/ “Deacon”/”Minister”
- View | Thesis 50: The State Does Not Serve God Self-Consciously
- View | Thesis 51: Only One King Self-Consciously Serves God
- View | Thesis 52: Judgment of the State in Heaven and Earth
- View | Thesis 53: Moloch-Worship and the Nature of Idols
- View | Thesis 54: War, Capital Punishment, and “The Sword”
- View | Thesis 55: The Throne of David
- The Power of the Sword
- "In the Name of the Law"
View | G. PATRIARCHY AND THE MESSIAH
- View | Thesis 56: Statism At The Time Of Christ
- View | Thesis 57: Kingship, Citizenship, and The Gospel
- View | Thesis 58: The Civil Authority of The Pastor: Christ The Shepherd
- View | Thesis 59: Jewish Opposition To The Kingdom
- View | Thesis 60: Christ’s Binding of Satan
- View | Thesis 61: True Power vs. Political Power
- View | Thesis 62: Agrarianism As Environmentalism
- View | Thesis 63: Christ’s Ascension to the Throne of David
- View | Thesis 64: The Camaraderie of “Church” And State
- View | Thesis 65: Fox News and the Coming of the Kingdom
- View | Thesis 66: The Anointed King vs. Political Kings
- View | Thesis 67: Jesus The Nazarene
- Why the State Encourages Immorality
- "Unlucky 13": Isaiah 13, Romans 13, Revelation 13
- A Romans-Eye View of Romans 13
- "Principalities and Powers"
- Lakes of Fire in "Smoke-filled Rooms"
- Romans 13: The Burden is on the Archists
- Taxation, Representation, and the Myth of the State
- Why the State is not a "Divine Institution"
View | H. PATRIARCHY AND THE EARLY HOME-CHURCHES
- View | Thesis 68: Extremism vs. Neutrality
- View | Thesis 69: Sons of God and Pedagogues
- View | Thesis 70: Judgment and the Church-Courts of Christ
- View | Thesis 71: The Apostolic Church and the Spread of Power
- View | Thesis 72: Patriarchy and the House-Church
- View | Thesis 73: Patriarchy and the “Sacraments”: Baptism
- View | Thesis 74: Patriarchy and the “Sacraments”: “The Lord’s Supper”
- View | Thesis 75: Self-Ordination
- View | Thesis 76: Salt and Statism
- View | Thesis 77: Political Authority and Kingdom Citizenship
- View | Thesis 78: Patriarchy and Resistance to Tyranny in the Last Days of the Old Covenant
- View | Thesis 79: Taxation, Kingdom Citizenship, and Overcoming Through Suffering
- View | Thesis 80: Violence
- View | Thesis 81: Vengeance
- View | Thesis 82: Creationist Anarcho-Socialism and Darwinian Archo-Socialism
- View | Thesis 83: Pedagogy and The Powers
- View | Thesis 84: The End of Archists: The Pedagogues Judged by the Church
- View | Thesis 85: The Last Days of the Old Covenant
- Salt and Statism
- Ghostbusters on Mars Hill
View | I. PATRIARCHY IN “THE MILLENNIUM”
- View | Thesis 86: “The Millennium”
- View | Thesis 87: “Ruling with Christ”
- Angels and Autarchy
- View | Thesis 88: Salvation as Light and Social Healing
- View | Thesis 89: Edenic Restoration
- View | Thesis 90: The New Heavens and New Earth
- View | Thesis 91: The Unconverted In the “Millennium”
- View | Thesis 92: The Last Acts of Earthly Archists
- View | Thesis 93: The City of God
- View | Thesis 94: We are in Heaven Now
- View | Thesis 95: Perfection
200 million people in America claim to be Christian.
If all of them would
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A second reason many Christians don't actively work for Micah's Vine & Fig Tree society is that they believe God has "ordained" the State, and that God commands us to have a State, and abolishing the State would be contrary to His will. This too is an unBiblical view. It begins with an erroneous interpretation of Paul's Letter to the Romans.
- Vine & Fig Tree's Romans 13 Home Page
- The most disastrously misunderstood Biblical text in history!
Abolishing "The State"
- The Call for a Paradigm Shift
- 95 Theses On Patriarchy Table of Contents
"'Christian anarchism?' You must be joking!"
This webpage is no joke. The 21st century will be an incomparable blood-bath if Christians do not repudiate the political mythology of institutionalized vengeance. Christians brought liberty to the Western world by questioning the universally-accepted belief in "the divine right of kings." Now is the time for a "paradigm-shift" of equal magnitude. Our concept of social order should depend on Godly families, not institutionalized political violence.
"Now, some may say what I’ve proposed above is not anarchy at all, but limited Constitutional Government.
I won’t argue the semantic point.
Call it what pleases you. Sam Konkin and I called it Agorism. This is the Thoreau-inspired vision of a free society I’ve been working towards in the past four decades of my life."
Mere Anarchy « J. Neil Schulman
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