Anti-Capitalism Political Ideas

[Sternhauser]

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Yes, He gave the power to kings, through the [i]consent[/i] of the people. The bible never said that God gave direct power to kings.

St. Cardinal Robert Bellarmine,
"It depends upon the [i]consent[/i] of the multitude to constitute over itself a king, consul, or other magistrate. This power is, indeed, from God, but vested in a particular ruler [i]by[/i] the counsel and election of men" ("De Laicis, c. 6, notes 4 and 5).
"The people themselves immediately and directly hold the political power" ("De Clericis," c. 7).
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Even David himself, directly chosen by God to be king, had power only because "the people" (always meaning[i] the people who could effectively resist[/i]) gave their consent.

1 Samuel 16:1 "The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem[b]. I have chosen one of his sons to be king[/b]."

~Sternhauser

Edited September 2, 2010 by Sternhauser