VIDEO: Icons of Ideology (Pencils & Prayer Ropes)

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1. You are correct that Monarchy is not the most Jesusy of the ideologies, (as a monarchist I'd argue that it isnt even an ideology, but this is a modern audience we're dealing with and most people cannot comprehend society that is not ideological in some fashion, God forbid we live in a society where what we think is not critical to its stability and hence ideology needs constant propagandic reinforcement) in the sense it is not the god given system. I would however make the logical argument, that it is, frankly, the best system humanly possible for the nourishment of the Christian soul, the defence of the Faith in the social order, and the propagation of the faith. No system will ever be conceived that can operate outside of the spiritual dimension of our lives (IE Seperation of Church and State as it is modernly conceived of is not only functionally impossible, if Christianity is not the religion of the state, something else will be, even if its only self worship, but it is outright evil and will inevitably result in mandatory trespasses against the Church by the state), therefore having a system that fully takes Christ into account, which Monarchy historically does (even pagan monarchies did this with their false gods), cant help but lead to an improvement and the Christianisation of a culture and civilization over time. Other systems cannot do this because other systems require secularisation. For all the evils committed by monarchs and monarchies throughout the ages, and while many of the faults of other systems can be attributed to monarchism to greater or lesser degrees, it is the only system we have (bearing in mind it manifests vastly differently in different cultures with different traditions even if they have the same languages and religion, which in my mind only improves its argument as the most favourable system to rule the nations in trust for God) that despite its evils has virtues literally none of the rival systems can manifest consistently. You can make the biblical argument against monarchism based on the Old Testament condemnation of the Jews desire for a king (Which Americans, protestant, Catholic or otherwise love to do, completely ignoring my next point) but that condemnation was precisely because as a human system, it was inherently flawed, because the Jews at the time had something better, Judges literally appointed by God, which no one else, ever before or since, has had and will not be likely to have, even if they tried to ape it. So its not so much as an endorsement of literally anything but monarchism, as much as it is an admonishment of choosing their own will over that of God's, but have fun convincing Americans of that one. It is, despite its flaws and downsides, the closest we can humanly get to a system that is inherently familial, and thus subject to the Church's rules and teaches on the family (even if they break it from time to time, and thus sin) inherently religious, for a king MUST invoke God to justify and bless his reign, for what other right can a man be pater familias to his nation which a king must be? Other systems always use other justifications and then just ask for His blessing, if at all. It is, perhaps the best system for ruling humans because it is the most human of systems, the most instantly intelligible to every man on this Earth, even they who have not lived under any kind of monarchy for generations. Of course the most Godly rule is His own, but as the old saying goes, if men were angels, there would be no need for government, so it is not correct to think of Monarchy as the most God approved system, but rather as the most Church approved, because historically, it is the system of rulership that has most benefited the Church and its mission, East or West.

2. USA: Jesus is a pro democracy!
   Bojan: Barabas wins the vote by a land slide

3. Political system isn't the same thing as ideology. Monarchism isn't an ideology, it is a political system. Communism and capitalism are political systems also, that guide themselves by the marxist, respectively captialist ideologies. An ideology is something more abstract, it doesn't quite apply to any ruling system. It is a set of philosophical ideas and ideals, not a governing agenda. A govern can use the ideals of a certain ideology in their governing plan, but that doesn't mean they're the same thing. Other than that, I totally agree with the video.

4. OMG, I loved this. I specially like how you put our lord first second and third, not any underlying ideology. Even though my portrait is the one of a monarch, I am a Republican and I greatly appreciate your sincerity. Too often edgy trads in the Catholic church use our lord for their political ends and that annoys me deeply, specially with how out of step they make him look like to laymen. I absolutely loved all your takes, God bless orthobro <3

5. I like monarchy. I love Jesus. I don’t like Communism. I hate sin. It is a simple life, but a good one.

6. Jesus is communist!

7. You should do a video about Lutheranism and Orthodoxism.

8. Capitalism is not necessarily a ticking time bomb- it is only corrupt in the hands of an immoral society but it works pretty well in a society that values morals/wisdom etc. If that society becomes less moral then yes, it could eventually succumb to failure and tyranny. But, capitalism leaves that choice/freedom with the people and isn’t that what God would want- freedom for the individual? It’s the same as free will.

9. As a capitalist I do agree it is true its made me think a bit more about how to help the Poor

10. Im goingvto share this all over the place.

11. If Christ isn't a capitalist, communist or monarchist, does that make him a Fascist? OH NOOOOOOOO

12. Bud you've bought the Maxist lie that it is well intentioned. Marxism is based on greed, not capitalism. It wants to take away from the successful and to even personal scores with those they hold as there own personal Abel. Capitalism is interested in everyone doing well. It does does not care about race, sex or anything else. Capitalism allows people to have the stability to give in charity and care for others. The Church should not be trying to embrace government systems. I am highly concerned with Orthodox hierarchy trend to be in favor of collectivist policies which override the human rights given to us by God. I would have thought after the decades of communism more people would get it. No economic system is perfect, but God gave us rights. We are not to be slaves to government. Charity is on us not the government. I have far higher faith in my local parish to successfully care for those in need than the government which seizes my property at gunpoint. I agree we should not say God is X there is a decent argument for that being blasphemy. But God loves mankind, gave us rights and saves us individually and collectively. Liberty protects us and allows us to follow God m or not. True faith cannot be compelled nore can changes of the heart. But please spare me that communism is well intentioned and capitalism is greed. You've got it backwards.

13. Ok, yeah, but what about a system where we autonomous collective that is an anarcho-syndicalist commune where people take turns to act as a executive officer for the weekend but all the decisions of that officer have to be ratified by a special biweekly meeting by a civil majority in a matter of purely internal affairs but a 2/3 majority in a case of external affairs.

    (monty Python)

14. No term limits for Jesus! 😊

15. Monarchy was instituted by God in Israel as well, Imma stick with what has benefited the Church through all the ages

16. But wait my comrades in Christ. This made me laugh so hard. 😂😂😂

17. "I won more of these from the misinformed…" 🙂 so true

18. I'm confused. So should we just not have any political ideologies and government? Or just none that proclaims to be "Jesus-y"?

19. The kingdom of God is indeed not of this world, but it is still in this world. Christ reigns both in heaven and on earth.

20. While your humor is evident, clearly you haven't read many Church Fathers, or the writings of the godly monarchs, and why they did what they did. Also, using just the Dollar sign for capitalism was unfair, as the Bank of England preceded our currency, and the Jewish money-lenders of the N.T. were the direct recipients of Christ's wrath over riches and 'false weights and measures.' Just one example from a father: "Equality is known to produce strife. Therefore God allowed the human race to be a monarchy, not a democracy. But the family is constructed in a similar way to an army, with the husband holding the rank of monarch, the wife as general and the children also given stations of command."

21. theocracy

22. I don't quite get how you define capitalism here. Would you care to explain?

23. Put so perfectly brother Bojan! Thank you for hitting every nail on the head. Blessings in our Lord Jesus Christ!

24. What's with Anarchy?

25. Capitalism isn’t inherently greedy, people are.

26. Even though I believe Marxism leninism teaches the best values, God always comes first, brothers. Happy Easter!

27. Republicans in America need to see this. But they won’t. Most are Protestants and they think they are right about everything with there ten billion different churches

28. Let's just wait for the clean hearts, the poor can eat cake in the meanwhile

29. I disagree with the notion that Christ did not come to save states. I believe we should strive to have Orthodox nations.

30. my other comment aside, I thought you had a very good video, though I am a monarchist, I do not have a romantic view that you refute here, and I think you were pretty spot on in your refutation of both capitalism and socialism

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