Modern Equality
Through the eyes of a modernist great emphasis is placed on the individual. The freedom and progress of the individual are two very important factors of this perspective and the rationale in which the individual goes about obtaining these factors. This rationale being one of tolerance to the individuals thought and opinions which may challenge tradition but acknowledging that it may be truth as long as it is made valid by facts obtained through the scientific method. This essay will explore the modern perspective of equality and the way in which we came to know it today.Immediately prior to the Protestant Reformation, the beginning point for most theologies of government was that the Christian citizen was obligated to submit to the civil ruler. Even moral corruption or incompetence alone were hardly sufficient reasons to revolt against the ruler. Government was viewed as established by divine providence. The early sixteenth century consensus held the following: "Government per se is divinely ordained by God in the Scriptures; bad rulers were sent by God to chastise the nation for their sins; rebellion causes more harm to innocents than to the guilty." (1)William Tyndale stated: "God hath made the king in ever
Locke, Two Treatises of Government, edited by P. If the king sin, he must be reserved unto the judgement, wrath and vengeance of God. Though, being modern individuals we examine these laws and watch that the state is not taking advantage. In the 21st century, we find ourselves overwhelmed by the amount of information in which we have access. However we must use our own discretion to determine the validity. Locke, The Second Treatise of Government. Stanton Evans believes that the movement from medieval to modern doctrine can be demonstrated by citing only Roman Catholic spokesmen. We must be careful to distinguish between discriminate characteristics and equality which is the balance of Nature's forces.
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