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World History Homework Nine - Model (view source)
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H4. Comment on the theory or justification of a revolution, and what you think about it.
H4. Comment on the theory or justification of a revolution, and what you think about it.
:The basic idea behind a revolution is that the government is accountable to the people, and that when the government oversteps its authority, the people have a right to change it. While it was a revolutionary idea, this “Social contract” theory makes sense, since it is true that all people inherently have equal rights. This is in fact a Christian idea; Jesus invited the poor and the crippled and the lepers to the dinner table, unrightfully reserved for the rich. One Bible verse which could implicate the theory of revolution is Matthew 22:21, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s….” However, Christ did not condemn wealth or private ownership, and thus not all money actually is Caesar’s. In fact, Caesar all-too-often takes more than his share. When this happens, Caesar is not receiving what is his, but taking what is not his. In this verse, implicit ''support'' for revolution can be found, as the verse implies that Caesar’s power is not unlimited. (Addison)
H5. Write about any other aspect of the lecture.
H5. Write about any other aspect of the lecture.
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