Jesus as Lord - why is this appealing to so many?

[KevinM1]

The OP gave reasons, Alpha.

OK, America. To which I reply - we experience many more power relationships than just the federal government. I gave an example of one that is working out great for me. Another, more common example of a benevolent dictatorship would be parenting. 

I think people aren't actually considering the "benevolent" part.

Children aren't adults, and have physiological reasons as to why they cannot make decisions for themselves.

Also, the best bosses aren't dictators, but consensus builders who work with their employees, and are open to change. They may have the final say, but collaboration is highly valued by them.

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Because all the literature is about Jesus being Lord.

I also don't see much of a difference between a kingdom and dictatorship.  Aside from the title, it's essentially the same - an individual ruler above all others.

Are you hung up on the fact thay we refer to Jesus as Lord? It's an acknowledgement that He is above us and so we look to Him for guidance in life. I mean, being God and all. I don't see the big deal with referring to Him as Lord.

I also don't see any sort of inherent problem with a Kingdom if the ruler is a completely good and perfect being, and when His laws are just. With humans this is a problem because humans are flawed, but we are talking about a perfect and good entity. Not only that, but the entity that created us and our world, and whom we were made to find ultimate fulfillment in.

Well, like I said before, I have an aversion to being lorded over.

I freely admit that it likely stems from my disability, and almost always having a chaperone figure near me. It's a beneficial relationship, yet still chafes. The idea of eternity like that is not something I'd look forward to, and it's hard for me to believe that the people who are gung-ho about it really know what it feels like.