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April 2, 2026
Catholics that oppose democracy are not sinning
Democracy, emerging in 5th-century BC Athens, is defined as "rule by the people" (dēmos + kratos), where power is vested in citizens. It directly contrasted with the then-dominant ideologies of oligarchy (rule by the rich/few) and aristocracy (rule by elite nobles), shifting sovereignty from a privileged minority to the broader body of citizens.
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@josephframosApr 2I’m indifferent when it comes to what type of government any country has, so long as it works for the people. Aristotle talks about the three forms of government and their corrupted counterparts, so representative democracies can be great, under specific conditions.
