[Avodah] anarchy/libertarianism

[Zev Sero]

Micha Berger wrote:
> On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 08:16:27PM +0000, rabbirichwolpoe at gmail.com wrote:
> : I think they're saying in moshiach times a utopian society would not
> : need a government
> 
> How can one speak about a MELEKH hamashiach and a lack of gov't at the
> same time? Chadeish yameinu kikedem -- melekh, beis din hagadol, navi
> and kehunah. Lots of government.

Yes, I think it's clear that anarchism is incompatible with the Rambam's
view of mitzvas minuy melech as a requirement and a lechatchila.  Those
who regard minuy melech as a bediavad may be seen as anarchists, and
perhaps they hold like the opinion of R Hillel that "ein lahem mashiach
leyisrael", but rather that Hashem will redeem and rule us Himself.

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