The ideas of political responsibility are reasonably new considering the length mankind has been active on the planet. In the distant past it was always whom ever had the biggest armies, was strongest, or was god's chosen representative that held power over common people. The typical person had little to do or say with what direction their country, clan or city moved in.
Things have changed a lot since the time of queens and kings and their vessels. This was a religious and political doctrine held by many monarchs that held kingship as a steward to his people. This divine right could only be received directly from the will of God. There-fore it was believed that only only the divine may judge an unjust or unfit king so kings could never do wrong.
Part of this stems from the ancient idea that God bestowed the earthly power to rule by a spiritual force. It was also felt that the spiritual leadership was given over to some form of religious leader to lead the masses on the road to faith. These leaders had a responsibility to the people to look out for them and always do what was in their best interest. Sadly power, great and otherwise often corrupts.
Shortly before 1688 and after the glorious revolution this idea was abandoned by many. It further weakened even more with the start of the French revolution and the American revolution and in the end of the 18th century. Humanity began to believe that they should pick the people who ruled themselves so if they did a poor job, they replace them.
With the decline of many modern monarchies, many churches where they were to received their divine authority from began to decline in their power and influence also. As more splinter regions formed the people began to see that a relationship with their god was a very personal one. They realized that due to the very personal nature of their relationship, no one should dictate to them how the proper way for expressing their faith.
From these historical revelations came the idea that each person is a sovereign onto themselves and with this comes the responsibility to choose who would lord over them. In most cases it is a group of people chosen ether directly or indirectly by the masses. These groups of people have many different names. They have been called congress, parliament, councils, and bureaus to name a few.
History has shown us that bad people still crave power. Often they try to seat themselves in these places of power voted on by their fellow man whether it is through deception or other nefarious means. It falls to each person to dispose of these bad people to protect themselves and their fellow man.
It has been only about 500 years since mankind has woken up to the principle of political responsibility. The belief that all people are a ruling sovereign over themselves and thus capable of making these choices for themselves. As a sovereign, these people should remember they are also responsible for any people they have put in charge, for the good and bad.
Things have changed a lot since the time of queens and kings and their vessels. This was a religious and political doctrine held by many monarchs that held kingship as a steward to his people. This divine right could only be received directly from the will of God. There-fore it was believed that only only the divine may judge an unjust or unfit king so kings could never do wrong.
Part of this stems from the ancient idea that God bestowed the earthly power to rule by a spiritual force. It was also felt that the spiritual leadership was given over to some form of religious leader to lead the masses on the road to faith. These leaders had a responsibility to the people to look out for them and always do what was in their best interest. Sadly power, great and otherwise often corrupts.
Shortly before 1688 and after the glorious revolution this idea was abandoned by many. It further weakened even more with the start of the French revolution and the American revolution and in the end of the 18th century. Humanity began to believe that they should pick the people who ruled themselves so if they did a poor job, they replace them.
With the decline of many modern monarchies, many churches where they were to received their divine authority from began to decline in their power and influence also. As more splinter regions formed the people began to see that a relationship with their god was a very personal one. They realized that due to the very personal nature of their relationship, no one should dictate to them how the proper way for expressing their faith.
From these historical revelations came the idea that each person is a sovereign onto themselves and with this comes the responsibility to choose who would lord over them. In most cases it is a group of people chosen ether directly or indirectly by the masses. These groups of people have many different names. They have been called congress, parliament, councils, and bureaus to name a few.
History has shown us that bad people still crave power. Often they try to seat themselves in these places of power voted on by their fellow man whether it is through deception or other nefarious means. It falls to each person to dispose of these bad people to protect themselves and their fellow man.
It has been only about 500 years since mankind has woken up to the principle of political responsibility. The belief that all people are a ruling sovereign over themselves and thus capable of making these choices for themselves. As a sovereign, these people should remember they are also responsible for any people they have put in charge, for the good and bad.
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