Paul's comments: Re: Mike's analysis
I would probably have made the same opening statement concerning the book. In the chapter in the book, "From Empires to Nation States," do you think that the author was attempting to portray that these states were extremely "nationalistic" in the way they structure their political systems. I believe that when these nation states were developing, Europe was attempting to be nationalistic, but work cohesively with other states, while remaing autonomous to how they developed, economically and politically. I think that through abuses of power from one country to another, it creates fear, so a country goes back to thinking it should be empire building instead.
It's funny though in making a comparison to the way Europe developed, Empire to Nation State, back to Empire, which is similiar to the way that the U.S. had developed. I think that you are right in the statement that globalization, is taking us back to Empire building, and the fact that the church should reassess if this "world" is the kingdom of God, if that's what you were saying? If it's not, I'm sure you'll tell me. Thanks.