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5.0 out of 5 stars Government Categorized, January 18, 2002
By A Social Observer (NW Pennsylvania)
Ludwig's Third Paradigm brings much-needed conceptual insight
and simplification to politics. The governments of past and present
fit into one of three categories: monarchy, where an individual
determines law (the codification of right and wrong), representative
government (republics, democracies), where individuals collectively,
through voting, make the law, and theocracy, where divinely revealed
law is the standard of morality.
Anyone trying to think through the principles of human organization
from a foundational viewpoint should read this book.
This great book is about how the first paradigm (divine monarchy,
or god-kings) has failed, how the second paradigm (representative
government, which we are currently using in America and other
countries) is failing, and how the third paradigm (theocracy,
or God's law) will work once implemented. Author, Ludwig, describes
how a government truly under God will operate, how self government
will be implemented, and more!
First, he gives you a brief history lesson on how the first paradigm
operated, was implemented, and how it was finally discarded for
the sake of the second paradigm. Then he shows how the second
paradigm began, and where it is heading. Sooner or later people
will lose respect for the second paradigm just like they did with
the first paradigm, and will begin looking for something better.
That's where the third paradigm comes in. Under the law of the
Bible, criminals will be punished fairly according to their crimes.
There will be no more need for jails, or even police. For example,
a thief would have to repay the owner 4-5 times the item's value
if the item has been sold or damaged, but if the item is found
unharmed and still in his possession he will only have to restore
double. This creates a strong deterrent against stealing something,
and giving incentive both to take care of the item and to confess.
But changes like this won't happen overnight. It will take a reformation
of people's hearts and minds before it can truly be implemented.
I thought reading this was a very worthwhile use of my time. I learned some history that I didn't know before. It is really interesting how God's laws will work, and how, unlike some people think, His laws have not passed away. I would highly recommend it to someone who is tired with where representative government is leading us, and is wondering if there is anything better to be had. There is.
Mark A. Ludwig is a brilliant scientist who lends credibility to the word of God, and shows from an intellectual and historical perspective that biblical Christianity has not failed. It simply has never been tried. The book is logical and analytical, and shows how this world's perplexing problems will eventually be solved.