James I on the Divine Right of Kings | English Civil War

In this video James Parsons reads James I's treatise on the divine right of kings, a fantastic window into the mindset that led to his son causing the English Civil War and losing his head.

[@darkblueyank]

Thank you for posting. The eloquent and concise writing of James I/VI and the reading by James Parsons gave me a better understanding of how James I kept his throne and his son Charles I did not.

[@Funnybriton]

Excellent window into King James’ Lawful absolutism vs his sons’ arbitrary absolutism.

[@stewartgaudin2023]

A masterful oration. Thank you for posting.

[@trevorroberts8075]

This was excellent. Goosebumps

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لا اله الا الله اعظم حقيقه محمد رسول الله حامل هذه الحقيقه

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[@EvieMyMelody]

@@lionboii572" [Quran's Lesson - Surah Al-Baqara: 02, Verse: 165] “...they would certainly realize that all power belongs to Allah and that Allah is indeed severe in punishment.” " - and ; the Divine Rule of Kings is folly and meaningless (self-righteous) if the ruler is arrogant and their actions do not comply with love/Allah for the ruler's people, for which he or she was trusted with power. Additionally for Christians, “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me” (2 Corinthians 12:9) - furthermore Worldy power is irrelevant ; it's a person's heart and character, not their influence which counts.

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You are as sharp as a marble.

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