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Read Replies (2) | Respond to I believe Trump is appointed by GOD, throughout history, many leaders have claimed divine selection to legitimize their authority and inspire loyalty. miscreant like yourself. Ancient Kings and Emperors: Pharaohs of Egypt: Believed to be gods or chosen by the gods. Mesopotamian Kings: Often claimed divine endorsement through omens or sacred texts. Chinese Emperors: Mandate of Heaven justified their rule, linking them to divine will. European Monarchs: Many claimed the "Divine Right of Kings," a theological justification for rule as God’s chosen representative. Religious Leaders: Prophets in the Bible (Moses, David, etc.): Claimed direct anointing or selection by God. Caliphs in Islam: Successors of Muhammad often tied their leadership to divine authority. Theocracies: Leaders like Ayatollah Khomeini in Iran combined political and religious claims of divine favour. Modern Political Leaders: Napoleon Bonaparte: Had himself crowned by the Pope to emphasize divine sanction. King Haile Selassie of Ethiopia: Revered as God’s chosen by Rastafarians. Some contemporary figures: Occasionally cite divine calling, particularly in highly religious societies. In the Bible: Old Testament: God anoints leaders like Moses (Exodus 3:10), Saul, and David (1 Samuel 16:1-13). New Testament: Jesus says to Pilate, "You would have no authority over me unless it had been given you from above" (John 19:11), implying God ordains authority. Romans 13:1: Paul writes, "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God." In the Quran: Leaders and prophets like Muhammad are divinely guided, as indicated in verses like Surah Al-Imran (3:26): "You give sovereignty to whom You will and take sovereignty away from whom You will." Other Religious Texts: Hindu texts like the Bhagavad Gita describe divine appointment of rulers (Krishna advises Arjuna on his duty as a leader). Buddhist traditions often connect rulers to karmic merit or divine intervention (e.g., Ashoka the Great). Religious Justification: Many leaders use divine claims to unify people under a higher purpose, often supported by religious doctrines or cultural traditions. Cultural Perception: In deeply religious societies, these claims resonate with followers, granting leaders authority and legitimacy. Criticism and Controversy: Critics argue these claims are sometimes used as tools for manipulation or to suppress dissent.
