As a Christian, I find it deeply meaningful that the King James Bible—God’s inspired word—never presents itself as a “perfect” book that descended directly from heaven. Instead, it is a collection of writings that capture God’s truth through human hands. If Christianity claimed its Scriptures were 100% unalterable and divine in form, skeptics and atheists would have a field day. The foundation of our faith would rest not on freedom and faith but on force and coercion.
The great beauty of Christianity is that it has always tied itself to liberty, freedom, and property rights. By contrast, those who chase “perfection” in governance or religion often end up chasing control—imagining themselves as flawless arbiters of truth.
Scripture, Scribes, and Perspective
As Christians, we know Jesus Himself did not personally write the Gospels. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John were recorded by others, written in an era when parables were the language of faith. Ancient societies longed for visible gods, idols they could touch or worship. By contrast, the God of Israel revealed Himself through faith. This rarity—faith without idols—often led Israel to turn away.
The Jewish reliance on written Scripture became critical. Unlike Egypt, which left monuments but little personal narrative, the Hebrew writings captured flaws, doubts, and faith struggles. This gave the Bible an evolutionary quality, helping generations collectively deepen their understanding of God.
When European philosophy encountered the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, it unlocked an entirely new vision of God and governance. Western society—though imperfect—was able to design systems that placed liberty, freedom, and property at the center of its identity.
Christianity vs. Islam: Submission or Voluntary Faith
In Islam, the relationship with God (Allah) is defined by submission. The very word “Islam” means to submit. God in the Quran is transcendent, wholly unlike creation, and to challenge or question His perfection is considered blasphemy. The Quran is presented not as “inspired” but as a perfect, incorruptible book, immune to critique.
By contrast, Christianity views the Bible as inspired yet entrusted to humanity—open to interpretation, learning, and personal faith. God does not force belief. Jesus Christ walked on water and allowed Himself to be crucified. His mission was not about domination but about voluntary acceptance of truth.
This difference is fundamental:
- Islam insists on submission—a governance built on obedience.
- Christianity offers voluntarism—a governance rooted in free will, faith, and property stewardship.
Governance, Force, and the Danger of Perfection
Religion is not governance, yet history shows how often the two intertwine. A government based on submission—whether secular socialism, communism, or Islam—inevitably trends toward censorship and control. In such systems, citizens are told what they may or may not believe, often with force as the final arbiter.
Christianity’s model is different. God grants us choice—even the choice to sin. He does not coerce us. He allows us to repent or reject Him. Even “backsliders” are recognized within Christianity as exercising their free will. This voluntary relationship forms the basis of Western liberty and property rights. We are merely stewards of God’s property, not the state’s property, nor a ruler’s possession.
Corruption, Atheism, and the Modern Drift
Ironically, as Christian societies have drifted leftward, many now lean on secular collectivist ideologies that mirror submission. Atheists and socialists, who reject Christianity, often find Islam appealing—not because they embrace its theology, but because they share a common principle of enforced submission. In their view, Christianity and Judaism empower individuals too much, giving them independence, property, and freedom—an obstacle to collectivist control.
Yet history reminds us: collectivism always breeds resentment and ultimately oppression. King David observed this in Psalm 34: “Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.” Victory does not come from force but from God’s justice and truth.
Jesus Christ: Freedom from Tyranny
The Censorship agenda. Jesus Christ was killed because collectivists and idolaters of His time could not tolerate His message. He did not lead an army, commit violence, or seize property. His “crime” was speaking truth that threatened the established order. His sacrifice exposed the tyranny of perfection and offered humanity a path of personal faith, freedom, and direct access to God without human intermediaries.
Yes, the Bible reflects human corruption, because we ourselves are corrupt. That does not weaken its truth—it affirms it. God does not ask us to submit blindly to Him; He invites us to choose Him freely.
Conclusion
The distinction between Christianity and Islam—and between liberty and submission—is not merely theological. It defines the trajectory of civilizations. Societies that demand perfect obedience inevitably suppress truth and liberty. Societies that embrace God’s inspired word, however imperfectly transmitted, leave room for faith, choice, and growth.
As Christians, we must remember: freedom, liberty, and property rights flow from Christ’s sacrifice, not from human force. No man or government can take that away unless we surrender it.
Consider making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior today.