Maximizing Moral Virtue

[Fake Messiah]

Off topic, but I have to ask you, why do you blame my religion for initiating my curiosity about the shape of our realm?

I can tell you it was no appeal to scriptura which first opened my mind to the idea that our earth may in fact be level and stationary. 

I was talking more about religion (than scripture) because religion teaches people to accept logical fallacies and embracetheir delusions in order to believe the bullshit that religion is selling them, thus making people believe in all sorts of other nonsenses because they don't know how to discern fiction from reality. Just like you when you are refusing the evidence that shows how wrong you are.

It seems to me that both Aegon and Nudger are upset by and large with Theocratic over-reach or the use of an appeal to god as a means of manipulation. If you've ever read any of the prophets I'm sure you would be surprised by how often it is the lone shepherd who is advocating on behalf of a love for his creator.

Bible is anti-democracy. As you almost noticed, it pushes the idea of one "wise" ruler chosen by God, instead of people. People as a nation are portrayed as guilty, sinful, and in constant need of a ruler sent from God (instead of elected by the people).