SOCIOCRACY, CHRISTIAN UNITY
Christian Unity Will Kill the Beast
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SOCIOCRACY IS CHRISTIAN
(It references Society, not socialism.)
The principles of sociocracy are Christian:
.1. Consent: Decisions are made by consent when no one has any paramount objections 1,4,9.
.2. Circles: Semi-autonomous teams with a common aim and circular governance system 7,9.
.3. Double linking: At least two people (leader and elected representative) connect a circle to the next higher circle 7,9.
.4. Election without candidate: Roles are filled through open discussion and consent 3.
.5. Effectiveness: Focus on activities that contribute to achieving objectives 1,5.
.6. Empiricism: Test assumptions through experiments and continuous revision 1,5.
.7. Continuous improvement: Regular review and incremental improvements based on learning 5.
.8. Equivalence: Involve people in decisions that affect them 4,5.
.9. Transparency: Make valuable information accessible to everyone in the organization 5.
.10. Accountability: Respond when needed, fulfill agreements, and take responsibility 5.
NEW TESTAMENT ON UNITY
The New Testament offers several quotes about achieving unity. Here are some key passages:
.1. "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" 1. This verse from Ephesians 4:3 emphasizes the importance of actively working to maintain unity.
.2. "I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought" 2. This quote from 1st Corinthians 1:10 stresses the need for agreement and avoiding divisions.
.3. "Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind" 3. Philippians 2:2 encourages believers to share the same mindset and love for one another.
.4. "Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight" 3. Romans 12:16 advises humility and harmony as keys to unity.
.5. "That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me" 3. John 17:21 presents Jesus' prayer for unity among his followers.
ACTS 15
Acts 15 describes how the early church leaders resolved a significant dispute about Gentile believers. They achieved unity through:
.1. Open discussion of the issue (Acts 15:6-7)
.2. Listening to different perspectives (Acts 15:7-12)
.3. Seeking guidance from Scripture (Acts 15:15-18)
.4. Reaching a consensus (Acts 15:19-21)
.5. Communicating the decision clearly (Acts 15:22-29)
This approach demonstrates practical steps for achieving unity in the face of disagreements.
KINGDOM OF HEAVEN ON EARTH, TOO
.1. Matthew 6:10: "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." This verse from the Lord's Prayer explicitly requests that God's kingdom be realized on earth, indicating that the Kingdom of Heaven is not just a future promise but a present reality to be pursued.
.2. Luke 17:20-21: "The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst (or within you)." Jesus indicates that the Kingdom of God is already present among His followers, suggesting an active and immediate experience of God's reign.
.3. Matthew 4:17: "From that time on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’" This proclamation marks the beginning of Jesus' ministry, emphasizing that the Kingdom is accessible and unfolding through His actions and teachings.
.4. Romans 14:17: "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." This passage highlights the ethical and spiritual dimensions of the Kingdom, suggesting that its essence is experienced through righteous living and communal harmony.
.5. Acts 28:31: "He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!" This reflects how early Christians actively spread the message of God's Kingdom on earth through their ministry.
Summary. These passages collectively illustrate that the Kingdom of Heaven is not solely a future hope but a present reality where God's will can be enacted through believers' lives. The New Testament emphasizes that this kingdom exists wherever God's reign is acknowledged and lived out in righteousness, peace, and community engagement.
HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY
Catholicism under Roman Emperor Constantine, 300 years after Jesus, took Christianity down the wrong path by adopting Majority Rule, instead of Unity by consent. Breakaway Christians, such as Quakers, helped return Christianity back to its apostolic roots.
CHRISTIAN ROOTS OF REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT & SCIENCE FOR THE PEOPLE
Catholic Cardinal Nicolas of Cusa was a pioneering Renaissance thinker who laid groundwork for republican governance and people-centered intellectual inquiry through several revolutionary ideas 2,3,5:
Republican Governance Principles
Nicolas introduced groundbreaking concepts of political representation:
Argued that "men are by nature equal in power and equally free"
Proposed that governance derives from the consent of the subjects
Developed early ideas of representative government by suggesting representatives should be:
Delegated by those they represent
Subject to institutional limits
Chosen through fair selection processes
Scientific and Democratic Innovations
Electoral Reform
In 1433, he proposed a method for electing Holy Roman Emperors
Developed an electoral system essentially identical to the modern Borda count
This method is now used in academic institutions, competitions, and some political jurisdictions
Intellectual Openness
Championed intellectual curiosity and human knowledge
Promoted the concept of "learned ignorance" - understanding knowledge has limits
Encouraged cross-cultural and inter-religious dialogue
Viewed human inquiry as a path of exploration centered on understanding infinite possibilities
Philosophical Foundations
Nicolas believed in:
Natural human equality
Importance of collective consent
Limits of human understanding
Pursuit of knowledge across cultural boundaries
His ideas significantly influenced later democratic and scientific thinking, making him a crucial bridge between medieval and modern conceptual frameworks.