Yet another reason why we don’t want a theocracy.
“When the state attempts to establish true religion, no matter how pure it is, all it can ultimately produce is hypocrisy and war.”
Greg Wills discussing the rebellion and slaughter at Muenster in the 16th century.
Dr. Wills is a theological stud. Amen.
Amen and amen. History is replete with examples of what your good prof is talking about.
By the way, how are you enjoying Torbet? Scintillating reading, eh?
Funny you should ask. Dr. Wills introduced Torbet’s book to us by pronouncing it one of the best accounts of Baptist history, while at the same time being one of the most boring. I affirm his conclusions.