Abbot Tryphon, an Orthodox Christian priest, argues that criticizing law enforcement and urging officers to quit signifies a Marxist stance, not godly opposition. But if we judge by looking at the lives of Jesus Christ and the Apostles, we see that serving the State is decidedly unchristian

As politicians call for legal penalties for desecration of the American flag, one of the “sacred” idols of this cult, now is a better time than ever for Christians to give up their mistaken idolatry for state symbols, which places their true faith in the false religion of statism. Christians should instead burn and renounce these idols, as such an act would express genuine repentance and allegiance to God.

We see in our world today that many men are complaining about the political state of things, but haven't yet seen that they stem from their faith in this inherently flawed system, that their own discontent arises from their failure to acknowledge their misplaced trust in a system that God warned us against, and that repentance and a return to the Lord's provision is the solution.

Statism is as a coercive system rooted in theft and violence that is opposed God’s natural order and law. Governments not only fail economically and morally and contribute to societal decay for this reason, but also because they are set out against God. True social harmony arises from voluntary relationships grounded in faith and obedience to God's commands, not from coercive political structures.

The existence of statism, with its inherent evils and societal decay, is evidence of God's judgment and presence. Historical and contemporary governmental failures reflect humanity's rebellion against divine authority, and show us the Lord’s hand in it. By bringing destruction upon people who choose the statist path, or liberty to those who don’t forsake God, the Lord reveals Himself to us.

It’s not easy preaching on the idolatry of statism in a world where it is a religion of men. It’s difficult to convince people to abandon their deeply-rooted belief in the state when it is their god, and so God’s message of liberty is usually rejected by men who like to remain in captivity to statism (both as an institution and ideology), and would rather serve false idols than repent.

The introduction by men of political violence into society is condemned in the scriptures, and for that reason alone cannot last. The man-made statist kingdoms are destined to fail and will be replaced by God's everlasting kingdom. Those who defend the permanence and necessity of the State are false prophets, or the fools of one. In the end, the kingdoms of men will be abolished by God's judgment.

The prioritization of guns over faith in the United States fails to see that the dangers of statism require a spiritual awakening more than armed men. The power to change our world is in God's word, and so we ought to advocate for divine wisdom and spiritual guidance over physical weapons in the battle against false ideologies.

The twentieth century was marked by a shift towards secular thinking, which was naturally accompanied by state power. But there appears to be a great awakening in our time. Men are seemingly realizing the need to rely on God to combat tyranny, and the potential for the victory of liberty. Here we discuss Murray Rothbard’s prediction of a failure of secularist statism and a revival of theologically-grounded liberty.

When men get their ideas from the world of ideas, rather than rely on the word of God, they inevitably find themselves buying into the statist philosophies of the world and helping to further the kingdoms of men. The way out of this bondage is to rely on divine wisdom once again.

The indulgence in many worldly distractions takes away from our need for a more somber and repentant approach to the evils around us. Men are eating up the “bread and circuses” all while we find ourselves occupied by a dangerous empire. To ever break out of this bondage, we are going to have to recognize the evils, repent of our participation in them, and seek refuge in the Lord.

When the spiritual and ideological aspects of liberty and bondage are emphasized, it’s easy to see the futility of relying solely on firearms for freedom. It is spiritual enslavement and idolatry that contribute to the empowerment of oppressive systems, and only God that provides true liberation. Thus, adressing the root cause of statism through repentance and spiritual awakening is more crucial than amassing weapons for resistance.

Man-kings are false gods whose earthly kingdoms are inherently sinful substitutes of men for God. They believe they are "gods" themselves and attempt to trick people into worshiping them instead. Though many people fall for these false god-men, true men of God must worship God rather than these human rulers who are merely pretending to be gods worthy of worship.

Human kingship is a divergence from God's desired order where the Lord is our King. Man-kings and other political rulers are not part of God's plan for social order, but part of man's rebellion against God. They are allowed by God as a punishment for the sin of seeking them, but never as a necessity to society. They are contrary to the Kingdom of God, where they are abolished.

Many people mock and resist God's word and face the consequences of such rejection. They prefer to adhere to false beliefs and desire comforting lies over uncomfortable truths. They refuse to believe that politicians are not going to save them. We can only hopes for a change of heart in people and pray for a return to God's wisdom and a retreat of the evil political system.

Secular political economy is inadequate in combating statism, which is an evil and idolatrous ideology that lies in a rejection of God and demands spiritual repentance more than it does an economics lesson. But we can still appreciate the great insights from secular theorists such as Ludwig von Mises and Murray Rothbard, though their exclusion of God from their perspectives weakens their arguments and needs to be reconciled with theological perspectives to strengthen them.

The appropriation of religious teachings by law enforcement is illegitimate, but not a surprising attempt to present themselves as righteous peacemakers who serve God. Rather, police enforce man-made laws through violence, contradicting the teachings of Jesus they try to use. Being that policing is violent and oppressive, police are hypocritical to claim they serve the Lord and carry out His word. police do not bring peace, but terror and destruction.

While some assert that God is a tool for social control, the Holy Scriptures, contrary to human distortions, liberate humanity from man-made slavery. God's word stands against politically driven systems of human domination, and promotes freedom, justice, and righteousness. An intellectual and spiritual revolution from slavery is inhibited by the under-utilization and ignorance of the scriptures, not their full use being forced upon men as some sort of propaganda device.

Governments are not benevolent agents of the "public good," whether the overtly socialist "people's governments" or the covertly socialist "we the people" Republics. They are scheming entities that use propaganda and false pretenses to control and exploit the populations they have gained control over. The idea that they exist for “the common good” was something men were trained to believe to hide their true nature as evil, deliberate plunderers.

Pointing out statism as a religion is not merely a secular tool for arguing against opponents, but is the very false religion and sin in the teachings of God. The State is a false god not only because it is worshiped and venerated by its followers, but because it is one of the very things that defines man's sin and rebellion against God.

Perhaps the majority of men hold the fallacy that "government is a necessary evil." But evil is never necessary for society. Order comes through submission to the Lord, not through governments. The belief in governments as "necessary evils" is false, and a reflection of the sin in men. The Christian has no basis for pursuing evils in the name of social order.

Modern Christianity's acceptance of statism is a betrayal of exclusive allegiance to Jesus Christ and His kingdom. The State's claim to "sovereignty" conflicts with the exclusive lordship of Christ. True Christians must reject the State as a false god and embrace Christ as the only true King.

The modern liberty movement has largely neglected the word of God, relying instead on secular reasoning to defend its doctrines. This is arguably to its detriment. The doctrine of liberty should be defended with scripture, as these ideas are God's work and wisdom. The progression towards atheism in the libertarian movement is a hindrance and is in great need of acknowledging God as the future path for promoting liberty.

A sober look at efforts to advance liberty through philosophy alone shows the futility of trying to convert statists with logical arguments and economic education, when their adherence to statism and socialism is of a sinful and rebellious nature. What is really needed is for men to turn to God. A spiritual shift towards serving God is more important than secular reasoning in the fight for liberty.

The ideas of men, particularly in political philosophy, most often conflict with what is taught in the scriptures. The scriptures warn against embracing man-made ideologies like statism, socialism, or democracy. That men embrace these man-made ideologies that support political systems, and that they most often resist God's word, serves as proof of its divine origin.

There is an inherently ungodly nature to seeking power through state systems, and the scriptures show it's always based in a rejection to God's protection and provision. Those who believe political governments are necessary for security and protection have bought into the lies of false gods, and will endure the opposite. Statism is a substitute faith for trusting in God, and foreign sinners don’t justify it.

Governments use fear to control people, which is part of the satanic deception in our world. But Christians should not fear man-made institutions. A life without such fear is proof of being in Christ.

If the style of scripture isn't understood, it can cause people to think it's impossible to read or understand. Here, we have compiled a short guides for getting past some of these initial hurdles or ongoing struggles that men run into when it comes to taking on the Bible.

It is a mistake for Christians to think they can fear both God and men, which assumes that God is partially with us but that State are needed to protect us from other enemies. One has to make the choice to fear God or men, and believers should fear God alone and reject any dependence on man-made systems like governments and militaries, which show a lack of faith in God

The reliance on government systems for protection are deceptive tools leading to captivity and statism. This is the false god State substituting itself for God. Faith in God and following His ways is the true path to freedom, protection, and "national security." The military and police worship of our people has led to the opposite. They have relied on Egyptian systems to bring them what only God can deliver.

The common assumption that God is really only a spiritual matter and sits passively in the heavens leads people to rely on earthly systems such as government and military for protection. However, God's word abundantly promises protection from earthly enemies, and true faith in God means trusting Him for all needs, such as the “public safety” and “defense” that have been irresponsibly and rebelliously handed over to political rulers.

Political rulers have historically used fear as a control mechanism, leading people to submit to their political agendas. But true freedom lies in fearing, or trusting, God for protection rather than human-made systems, which are fallible and create the very threats they are ostensibly designated to combat. Fearing God is not a mere religious suggestion, but critical to avoiding societies that establish human rulers through inducing a fear of men.

There are serious implications for fearing God or fearing men. Those who fear men allow oppressive political systems to arise, leading to their own enslavement. This fear drives the creation of states, police, and military, believed to provide protection but who in reality serve the opposite purpose. Contrary to popular belief, true protection and freedom come from fearing and trusting in God, rather than in human-made systems.

The evils of statism are meant to correct societies that sinfully set up these systems and show men that these efforts were in error. These negative repercussions come to teach men how to fear God. But this fear of God needs to be coupled with sincere repentance from trusting in man-made systems. We need to abandon worldly power structures for a fear of God and divine guidance.

Statist systems of men are an abandonment of God's ways and come under judgment as a result. But even despite the various forms of corrections (tyrants, invasions) and societal failures (rising prices, shortages) that these systems inevitably bring, men remain insensitive to God's warnings, often deflecting responsibility to external factors. For millennia now have men failed to know God, repent of their evils, and avoid disaster.

Many Christians overlook the impact of their political beliefs on their faith, considering them separate. However, the Bible warns against placing faith in human rulers. True repentance involves rejecting idolatrous state-worship and trusting in the Lord, not in governments or their military power. Turning from sin includes turning from statism.

The scriptures caution against associating with the proud, particularly those in positions of power who plunder and tempt others. Joining the State, such as becoming one of its “law” enforcers, is most certainly to align yourself with the proud and their evil deeds. God's servants must resist these temptations and expose the evils in it.

The political pride of state-worship is more concerning than individual pride, as it leads to societal destruction. At any rate, excluding political pride from the concept of pride dilutes the biblical understanding of the term.

The scriptures warn against statolatry, the idolatry of the State, as a form of pride and rebellion against God. It is not exempt from judgment, and presents us with a major point of repentance from our love of the world. Instead, people are called to have faith in Jesus Christ and reject worldly citizenship. Pride in the State is a deception by the world.

That so many Christians embrace the idolatrous nature of American state holidays shows how much of a lack of discernment there is among them. But can we blame them when the false pastors preach a compatibility between statism and Christian faith? Such holidays, at best, provide an opportunity to call men to repentance from the idolatry of statism and challenge Christians to seek true freedom in God.

Anyone who has spent time trying to wake up idolaters to the grave consequences of forsaking God for the false human rulers of the world knows how frustrating it can be to open blind eyes. The scriptures account for all this blindness and refusal of men to turn back to God, helping us to explain why so much of our exhortation to men to leave Egypt falls on deaf ears.

The very essence of pride in the scriptures is the arrogance and loftiness of those men who rule over populations and believe that they will never come under judgment for their self-exaltation. Statist pride can be explained as a lack of fear of the Lord.

In the scriptures, "the proud" most often refers to state rulers who raise themselves above the people, and to those who idolize and support them. These proud-men exalt themselves to godlike status, control governments, and believe they are exempt from God's law. Their pride is linked to political plunder and oppression.

"The proud" men of the scriptures refers to those who seize political power and position themselves as "gods," attempting unsuccessfully to substitute human rule for God's sovereignty. When we see that God's judgment targets these political ruler-gods who exalt themselves and oppress others, we can see just how much pride and statism are bound up with one another.

God and His word provide for the social needs of His people, offering protection, sustenance, and prosperity. Trusting in God for all things eliminates the need for human governments and their false provisions. Similarly, central banking systems and institutions fail to deliver on their promises of economic stability and prosperity, leading to financial inequity and social unrest.

The societal and political implications of pride are often overlooked by Christians, who have an unfounded tendency to downplay the significance of statolatry—idolatry toward the State—and place all the emphasis on the individual. But the real pride in scriptures is most often the pride of statism, i.e., the worship of false-god States or proudly setting oneself up as one of these false gods.

Pride in the Bible goes beyond mere egoism or arrogance, encompassing the audacity of individuals claiming authority and seeking political power. The scriptures condemn those who exalt themselves as authorities and the worship of false gods in the form of rulers. This statism, characterized by rulers who plunder and people who support them, reflects the true meaning of pride in the scriptures.

Just as conservatives fail to realize they are just as socialist as their political enemies, so they fail to realize that their statist pride is just as idolatrous and sinful as those who celebrate "gay pride," which they have been using to challenge so-called "pride month."

Christians often claim we cannot know how God thinks, here particularly on the issue of statist societies. But utilizing scripture, it is easy to see that God disapproves of political systems, all which are based on corruption and violence. God makes it clear that statism is founded in sin. The understanding and teaching God’s stance on statism aren't mere presumption, but part of following Him faithfully.

Taking from the Book of Jonah, we should emphasize the need for repentance and mercy to the wicked. So many men are wholly unaware of their sins and evils and need guidance to turn to Christ. The message is to show truth with mercy, as Jesus did, to guide others towards repentance and redemption.

Those Christians who have been tricked into believing that our Egyptian system can be reformed through the political means, and who do not see that the State is fundamentally at odds with Christian principles, can learn a lot from Ammon Hennacy, whose "One Man Revolution" was a living demonstration of the power of individual-spiritual transformation and Christian conviction to change the world.

Transformation of society through state systems will always be a failed effort. True societal reform will only come about through teaching men the word of God and spiritual regeneration through Christ. Attempts to make the state system more "Christian" are futile. Babylon is irredeemably evil and bound for judgment.

You wouldn't know it if you asked most men, but there's a great conflict between supporting holidays like "Memorial Day" and the Christian faith. Men of God should not celebrate such state holidays, as they promote idolatry and place faith in the state rather than in God. So let us on this day remember and praise God, rather than the state, for any blessings we know.

If one is even capable of identifying the political slavery around us, they might start looking at these evils as a manifestation of our own hearts more than anything else. Blaming God for these issues is misplaced, and instead, individuals should acknowledge their own sins and turn back to God and seek restoration through repentance and faith in God's sovereignty.

There is a great, undeniable contrast between trusting in God versus human rulers for protection. Those who trust in God should follow the biblical concept of relying on God for deliverance from oppressive systems and reject the idea of trusting in human governments for salvation from perceived enemies.

Contrary to popular opinion, statism is a system of enslavement of humanity. To ever near towards breaking out of it, men need to acknowledge their captivity and turn back toward God, who through His word gives us divine guidance on avoiding such societies and the inherent violence and corruption they bring. Men will have to repent of their false gods to find true liberty.

There is a spiritual shift from reliance on state systems to a trust in God for freedom and protection that men must undergo if they are ever to get out of Egyptian bondage. Using the narrative of Moses's escape from Egypt, we can reflect on how true liberty does not come from any political system, but from faith in God's deliverance and reverence for His power.

Governments use false prophets to propagate official narratives of prosperity and security. Their job is to spread lies about the state’s benevolence and efficiency, and to silence the negative impacts that result from their practices of violence, crime, and deliberate social inequality. We must align ourselves with the biblical prophets if we are to understand the truth as revealed by God.

Human governments are not necessary for social order and prosperity, but are tools of judgment from God due to men's sinful reliance on them. As part of the punishment for rebelling against God, governments bring about violence and oppression. These evils ideally show men the need to turn away from reliance on government and back to God.

There are great challenges of sharing God's word in a secular world filled with idolaters and statists. There is both a risk and necessity of speaking out. We should seek God's protection while having an unwavering commitment to spreading God's word despite potential persecution.

Idolatry and wickedness is very prevalent in our society, which is greatly manifest in the sin of statism. We know this invites God's judgment against a people. But if we can spare our society and people from disaster, it should be our preferred option. Considering how foolish our people are, we should refrain from wishing destruction upon others and instead encourage them to turn from their wicked ways. We are in need of repentance, spiritual regeneration, and the transformation of our people and societies.

States are not God's way of establishing social order, but rather His means of executing judgment on societies that have established and uphold such structures. These man-made political systems are inherently corrupt and violent and thus inherently contrary to God's commandments.God prefers familial organizations, centered around patriarchal order, and any shift away from this structure is a rebellion against God, inviting judgment.

Contrary to the mainstream American perceptions of the government as a protector, we are living in a statist slave society that, through tricking people into glorifying these false gods, has ensnared millions into a system of legal plunder that they cannot even recognize, much less see their way out of it.

There are great social implications of the choice between fearing God or fearing men. Men who truly fear God trust in the Lord for protection and social order rather than human institutions. Men who lack faith in God are steered toward statist slavery.

Fearing God doesn't imply complying with an arbitrary command, but understanding and respecting God's doctrines that warn societies against the consequences of their defiant behaviors. There are great social ramifications for disobeying God's instruction and social law, as we should see today, and God-fearing people must reject idolatrous societal systems and choose God's ways if they want to avoid them.

It is not hard for the Christian to challenge the common perception that everyone who's incarcerated is a bad guy who did something wrong. Biblical examples abound of persecutions of men who never lifted a finger to hurt anyone. Yet even professed Christians often have a great readiness to believe these lies spread by statists.

To trust in "governments" and their militaries for protection is not only to abandon God as our protector, but leads to an insecure plunder society that extorts its people and keeps them in bondage. Only God provides true protection. Seeking security in human institutions leads to slavery.

Taxation is not essential to civilization, but is a tool of political robbery and a sign of a people who have forsaken God. Tax slavery is nothing less than proof that men have trusted in political systems as their "gods" and "saviors" rather than the Lord God.

To have God as your God means to trust in Him for all things, including protection from enemies. To turn to men for protection and military aid is to trust in man-gods that don't save.

Governments use fear to expand control and power. The events in our world, whether real or manufactured, have been utilized to justify increased government intervention and reduction of individual liberties. True faith in God is the only real way to prevent such political manipulation and avoid the lies of these rulers and the consequences of more political power.

The State, as opposed to a voluntaryist society guided by God's ethical principles, is a predatory agency that coerces property from the populations is has come to rule. It is marked by robbery, violence, and slavery, and impedes on God's natural order, which is defined by peace, productive exchange, and voluntary association. A return to God's kingdom requires the rejection of statist societies.

Isaiah 10 encourages Christians to rely solely on God's will in daily life, as opposed to societal or governmental structures. It shows the consequences for arrogance and pride and the importance of humility. Christians are urged to rekindle their faith, particularly during challenging times, recognizing God's punishment of unjust ruling systems and His commitment to justice. The text further exhorts believers to remain hopeful and faithful in God's eventual restoration and triumph over the kingdoms of men.

We ought to chose spiritual wisdom over material wealth when these are the choices, for far too many men are willing to make moral compromises in pursuit of riches within a statist system. We ought to follow instead the Biblical teaching that righteousness surpasses wealth.

When Christians sing national anthems and other patriotic songs, they are praising man-made states as deities. Our worship should only be directed to God, and not merely for His divine status, but also as a deliverer from the oppressive Egyptian systems of our world.

Human kings are often perceived to be a part of God's prescriptive will on earth. But human rulership is arguably incorrectly understood as being under God's mandate. These earthly governments are contradictory to the Christian belief in the Lord as the sole "King of kings" and "Lord of lords." Their existence points to a reliance on man-made systems instead of pure faith in God. In fact, they are based in sin and idolatry of earthly leaders.

Just as the scriptures predict will happen every time, Babylon is falling apart today, and we have a duty to show people why and how and get them prepared.

What does it mean to "love your neighbor"? And is this commandment fulfilled in supporting the State? Or when men choose the voluntary means of charity?

Most people don't even see the Babylonian society, much less that this whoredom is failing to deliver its promises anymore. But those who see it ought to be warning others and organizing.

Are we forgetting about the general sins of one's personal life to emphasize statism? It is probably better to conceive of statism as sin manifested on a large scale.

We have a duty to God to courageously tell others about His word and His judgment that He brings upon men who are full of idolatries, violence, and plunder.

Should Christians be singing songs for Egypt? Such a question would seem to be no light matter given that the Lord wants us to sing our song for him just as much as Pharaohs are always attempting to trick men into singing their song.

There are two choices one can follow concerning the idea of maintaining their liberties and avoiding political slavery: They can follow God, and live freely and trust in His protection, or they can follow men, and end up in bondage and chains.

The masses' general understanding of the political situation before us is much different than that of the prophets. They think that governments bring freedom and prosperity, whereas the prophets teach that it brings slavery and destruction.

What do States have to do to rob people, given that men are generally opposed to robbery?

Should Christians celebrate the Fourth of July given all the idolatry and statism that goes on?