Theodemocracy

[bakerjohnj]

Greetings

Theodemocracy is a term coined by Joseph Smith that referred to his idea that the Kingdom of God is a democratic world. I also have come to the same conclusion and was wondering what modern Mormons thought of the idea.

Theodemocracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Peace

John

[LDS_Guy_1986]

I know that we believe that a theodemocracy will be the government of the Millennial Reign of Christ. He will be King over the world and the world will be one theodemocracy.

Some people dislike this idea, but it is important to know that a theodemocracy is not oppressive. We know that people will continue to worship as they wish, but over time we will all come to the knowledge that Jesus is the Christ and that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is his one true Church.

This will be a process of choice just like it is now, but living in the presence of Jesus and being prosthelytized by angels and prophets of the modern and ancient times is a little more persuasive.

[Dravin]

Originally Posted by LDS_Guy_1986

This will be a process of choice just like it is now, but living in the presence of Jesus and being prosthelytized by angels and prophets of the modern and ancient times is a little more persuasive.

I always pictured the first General Conference held after Christ returns and reigns:

Presiding at this Conference will be the Lord Jesus Christ with President Monson conducting.

[Justice]

Why wouldn't Joseph Smith conduct it?

[Dravin]

Originally Posted by Justice

Why wouldn't Joseph Smith conduct it?

If you want to go that route why wouldn't Adam?

[Wingnut]

Maybe if we were still in Adam's dispensation.

[Dravin]

Originally Posted by Wingnut

Maybe if we were still in Adam's dispensation.

As far as I know any (presumably worthy) Elder can conduct (DC 20:45), it doesn't have to be someone's dispensation for them to conduct (as evidence by all those who conducted General Conference who weren't Joseph Smith). Even though the tradition is that a member of the First Presidency does so.

It's possible some General Authority has voiced something about who will conduct the first General Conference after Christ returns but as far as I know it's a black hole of we don't know. I can see it just as easily being Joseph Smith as I could the 'standing' Prophet at the time. Adam normally wouldn't come to mind but also is a possibility.

[bakerjohnj]

Ok, this is interesting. What do you think comes first? The return of Jesus or a democratic world?

Thank you all for your replies.

[bert10]

Why complicate the matter? in heaven as well as in Zion there is only the will of GOD. All those who chose to not do it...are choosing as the angels of old have done.

For who is not with GOD is against GOD it is that simple. Why is it this way?

Because at that Spiritual everyone should know, that the will of GOD is actually the greatest good for all. To choose any other way at that level is to choose Rebellion. Satan's motto is..."I will have my way" Only they who acquire the mind of Christ will be invited into the Celestial Kingdom (1 Cor 2:16)

Do not be deceived...the quickest and best way to happiness, joy, order is GOD's way. Only here on the earth we have some leeway in experiencing with the darkness. And God gave us repentance for everytime we stray outside of the will of GOd for each and everyone of us.

bert10

Originally Posted by bakerjohnj

Greetings

Theodemocracy is a term coined by Joseph Smith that referred to his idea that the Kingdom of God is a democratic world. I also have come to the same conclusion and was wondering what modern Mormons thought of the idea.

Theodemocracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Peace

John

[bakerjohnj]

Bert, thank you for your reply. Are you implying that democracy is not the will of God or good for the people as a whole? If so, could you please explain how that correlates with Joseph Smith's vision of theodemocracy.

Peace