Demo-Crazy

Democracy, derived from Greek words meaning "people rule," is explored by Shawn McCraney as inappropriate for church governance in his teaching, identifying it as "demo-crazy" akin to the pitfalls of totalitarianism, and advocating instead for leadership by those who are educated and prepared, drawing on Socratic philosophy from Plato's writings. McCraney supports the idea that just as a ship's captain should be knowledgeable and skilled, so too should religious leaders be equipped and the congregation informed, integrating the analogy to emphasize the importance of educated decision-making in religious contexts.

To address the divisions within Christianity and the decline of faith, Shawn suggests employing principles of Classic Liberalism through Christian Anarchism, which involves critically assessing religious leaders' authority and restructuring systems to uphold these values. This approach aims to provide a singular solution to the issues of governance, mediocrity, and abuse within church institutions by focusing on biblical context and the teachings of Christ.