Who or what is a benevolent dictator?
Jude 2 is operated as a benevolent dictatorship by Pastor Gary. Benevolent Dictator from Wikipedia: The benevolent dictator is a more modern version of the classical “enlightened despot”, being an undemocratic or authoritarian leader who exercises his or her political power for the benefit of the people rather than exclusively for his or her own self-interest or benefit, or for the benefit of only a small portion of the people. It should be noted here that the concept of a “Benevolent Dictator” originates with Plato in “The Republic”. He speculates on the ideal society, in which he divides the populace in classes. Those in the governing class are the “Philosopher Kings”, who wield nearly total authority on the assumption that they are completely motivated by the best interests of the society or “polis”. The term “Benevolent Dictator” is a current-day synonym for Plato’s “Philosopher King”.
