DIVINE RIGHTS OF KINGS THEORY

By Bayawanon

The Divine Rights of Kings Theory was espoused by the royals in Europe during the Middle Ages until the time of Reformation. This doctrine provides that Kings were chosen by GOD and that they were infallible or can do no wrong for they were the chosen ones. Nowadays, kings, emperors and other royalties are no longer common aside from few countries like Spain, Japan, England, Thailand etc. but these countries nowadays, usually limit the powers of these royals by way of there constitutions.

In connection to this, I have observed that this doctrine or theory has resurfaced again since there are leaders now who are acting as if they are infallible, that their official acts cannot be assailed since their actions are perfect. They are treated by their followers like kings who cannot possibly make faults and that they are almost praised whether or not their doings can or cannot attribute for the good of the land they are governing.

Their followers treat them as if they are the saviors of the land, anyway I cannot blame their supporters for they want instant CHANGE. But the problem is this... CHANGE cannot be had instantly for it is a process, there is no shortcuts for us to attain success, and we cannot solve the problem by solving it by way of another problem since that way the so-called change is not actually authentic.

The Divine Rights of Kings Theory has long been abandoned by history, so please do not reinstate it for it would tantamount to IDOLATRY. Idolatry is purely and simply fanaticism, it is a practice where a follower pursues his/her idol whether they are right or wrong and it is not politically correct to do so. I hope the people will regain their sanity and start to know how to discern for the right path to CHANGE, since they are actually the key to change and not their leaders who act as the MESSIAHS of the land. So be it.