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divine right of kings
n the doctrine that kings derive their right to rule directly from God and are not accountable to their subjects; rebellion is the worst of political crimes
GUEST COLUMNIST At one time in history, there was a general belief in the Divine Right of Kings. Whatever the king or ruler decided at that moment was the law. Thus, standards were constantly changing. Because “power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” in the immortal words of Lord Acton, laws handed down by kings were often arbitrary, unfair, unjust and cruel. read more
Aug. 26, 2013 - Gaffney Ledger