Socrates Was Voted to Death — The Real Reason the Founders Didn’t Trust Democracy, and What Happens When a Republic Starts Acting Like One

They didn’t build a democracy. They built something that could survive one.Craig Bushon · The Craig Bushon Show · OpinionTwo thousand years before James Madison wrote a word of the Federalist Papers, Socrates identified the exact failure mode the Founders were trying to prevent. And it cost him his life. Socrates wasn’t overthrown. He wasn’t assassinated. He was voted to death. Five hundred and one Athenian citizens raised their hands, and that was it. Majority rule delivered a final verdict. The Founders knew that story well.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Can the pulpit become a political weapon? In this episode, Craig Bushon examines the growing intersection of faith, politics, and constitutional government, asking whether modern political ideologies should ever be preached in the name of Jesus Christ. This conversation explores free will, civic responsibility, the role of Christian leaders, and the importance of preserving both the integrity of the Gospel and the constitutional framework of the American Republic.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode are editorial opinions of the Craig Bushon Show Media Team. This discussion is intended to encourage thoughtful examination of Scripture, the U.S. Constitution, and current events. Listeners are encouraged to study the issues for themselves and reach their own informed conclusions.Connect with The Craig Bushon Show:Website: https://craigbushon.comSubscribe for more episodes on faith, freedom, technology, national security, and the issues shaping America's future.The Craig Bushon Show — We don't just follow the headlines... we read between the lines to get to the bottom line of what's really going on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.