Denmark scholars explicitly state that Christianity is the origin of many of its values, institutions, etc. "Compared with most other countries in the world, Denmark's societal institutions and popular mentality have been shaped by Christianity to an exceptional degree... religion is more firmly entrenched in Danish society than in many other countries....The Church of Denmark...has nearly 80% of the population as members." denmark.dk/en/society/religion/ Secular education uses propaganda to rob people (even Danish commenters below) of facts that even atheist scholars admit: "Everything good in Western civilization, from individual liberty to the arts, is due to Christianity." - Murray Rothbard This is like teaching relativity but attributing it to Darwin instead of Einstein. "28% of Danish citizens responded that "they believe there is a God", 47% responded that "they believe there is some sort of spirit or life force" and 24% responded that "they do not believe there is any sort of spirit, God or life force". Another poll, carried out in 2008, found that 25% of Danes believe Jesus is the son of God, and 18% believe he is the Savior of the world.[3] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Denmark When Bible principles are followed, even secular research foundations like Blue Zones show they brings happiness and health to life (see www.bluezones.com or quest.bluezones.com). These Bible factors are big reasons Denmark is #1 in happiness and #1 in peace (http://travel.amerikanki.com/most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world/) or close to it year after year after year. There are ~20+ biblical principles on economics. Denmark follows a number of them even better than America. That is a key ingredient to their happiness. http://www.truth-is-life.org/jubileeeconomics.html Basically, the Bible advocated either: 1A) Distribution of all land and natural resources, since these were created by God and not any human being. The Bible repeatedly instructed Israel to give every family permanent land in Joshua 13-18, Ezekiel 45-6 and other places. When kings such as Solomon did this in 1 Kings 4:25, it brought great peace and safety to all. Concentration of wealth dramatically increases corruption, bribery and the ability of a few elite to control media companies and education and brain wash people which is precisely why American founders feared it worse than invading armies. AFTER land is shared fairly, THEN the free market takes over and those who work hard can get rich, but all can take care of their basic needs. This was the Jubilee system that God gave Israel (VERY briefly). 1B) If the land is not divided fairly as is ideal, then God required pagan nations to guarantee the basic needs of the poor (Daniel 4:25). Kids and a few others need full support. Adults should be supported in ways to make them self-sufficient as soon as possible, never for no work done. Many ancient nations/tribes and 1000s of great thinkers agree that these are the only 2 ethical economic systems and they are the only ones that prevent many societal ills. Capitalism, communism and most forms of socialism refuse to recognize these principles.. Denmark, Sweden and some others are doing B with free education, free health care, etc. America isn't currently doing EITHER A or B and so is having big problems. 2) Danes don't make materialism the #1 idol as many nations do. People are much more important. The Bible says repeatedly that greed is the root of all evil and we can see this in many situations all throughout history causing much destruction, including millions of kids dying every year these days because of capitalism. Dr. Woodberry has completed the most rigorous study so far and shown that protestant missionaries are by far the #1 factor in bringing democracy and freedom to countries around the world. See: https://www.disciplenations.org/media/CT-Article-On-Missionaries-And-Global-Democracy.pdf http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic965299.files/Woodberry%20APSR%202011.pdf Christianity pioneered economic rights as well as many human rights and a good deal of morals and stopped many abuses as well 1000s of years before science figured out why they were important. Bible principles add ~10 years to life and increase, happiness, success, mental stability, marriage quality and other things. www.truth-is-life.org/GoodLifeEvidence.html http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/1996/01/bg1064nbsp-why-religion-matters http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2006/12/why-religion-matters-even-more-the-impact-of-religious-practice-on-social-stability See also: "How Christianity Changed the World" by Dr. Alvin Schmidt http://www.amazon.com/Christianity-Changed-World-Alvin-Schmidt/dp/0310264499/ and The Book That Made Your World http://books.google.co.kr/books?id=9RPKxPNYa1UC and Stay Free (Part 5 - How Christianity Changed The World I) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5RawppkXNU http://www.tektonics.org/scim/sciencemony.htm

• published: 04 Jan 2011
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