Ziklag F7.12 Democracy

Fickle Expectations and Perceived Weakness

SOS Discipline - Daily Proverb and Red Letter Reader

A certain hope is better than a fickle expectation. cf Pr. 10:28

Worth is possible. Worth is true. cf Mt. 10:11

You may rely on others to avoid perceived strength. You may rely on others to move in on perceived weakness. cf Sun Tzu 6.27

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Etymology of the Word "Democracy"

1. Origin:

• Greek Roots: The word “democracy” originates from the Greek term “δημοκρατία” (dēmokratia).

• Demos (δήμος): This means “people.” This root is Related to the PIE root deh₁mós, meaning “district.” It is the source of words like “demography” (study of populations) and “epidemic” (a widespread occurrence among people).

• Kratia (κράτος): From the original “hard” comes to mean “power” or “rule. This root is also found in words like “autocracy” (self-rule) and “aristocracy” (rule by the best).

2. Classical Greece:

• The term “dēmokratia” was coined in the 5th century BCE in Athens to describe their political system, signifying a city where power is held by the people. democracy was characterized by direct participation of citizens in decision-making, where citizens could vote on laws and policies.

3. Latin Influence:

• The Greek “dēmokratia” was adopted into Latin as “democratia,” maintaining the same meaning.

4. Middle Ages and Renaissance:

• The concept of democracy saw little use during the Middle Ages but was revived during the Renaissance when Greek philosophy was rediscovered and studied.

5. Modern Adoption:

• The word entered English in the late 16th century, retaining the classical sense of a political system where the people have the power. The concept of democracy has not evolved significantly from its ancient Greek origins, despite adapting to different cultural contexts in modern times, including many “representative democracies.”

Conclusion

The whole thing is a make-believe sophistry. Athens was not egalitarian. Votes were manufactured and manipulated then just as they are now. The only people capable of governing themselves are therefore capable of governing, and therefore capable of enjoying the gifts of governance and being governed by good men.

Seek the Kingdom.