Quote:In France, at the start of the Renaissance era, the King considered himself appointed by God, essentially blending Church and State together.
I'm glad you said that because whenever some Fundie tells me that the US was founded on "christian values" I feel compelled to point out the the Enlightenment, which was a rejection of xtian values was what led to the "all men are created equal" idea. Xtianity, as you so rightly note, gave us "The Divine Right of Kings."