‘Christians Against The Abuse Of Power’: Theologians Around The World Sign Statement Rejecting Government Lockdowns
WITTENBERG, GERMANY: A statue of 16th-century theologian Martin Luther stands on Marktplatz square on October 20, 2016 in Wittenberg, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

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‘Christians Against The Abuse Of Power’: Theologians Around The World Sign Statement Rejecting Government Lockdowns

“The city of men failed at Babel, and it will fail again today.”

Ben Zeisloft

Thirteen centuries ago, an Anglo-Saxon missionary named Boniface destroyed an oak tree in Germania considered sacred to Thor, leading many locals to redirect their worship toward the Triune God. Today, pastors from around the world are likewise converging upon Germany to do battle with the idols of our age.

Last week, the Frankfurt Declaration of Christian and Civil Liberties was published in response to the authoritarian spirit gripping many Western governments. In a series of interviews with The Daily Wire, several of the signatories — many of whom have already gained international attention for their righteous resistance to unlawful totalitarianism — explained how Christianity is the only basis by which mankind may reject the abuse of power.

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