> If you're worried about that sort of arrogance, at least we don't have kings believing they rule by divine right and nobility believing they're carrying out

> If you're worried about that sort of arrogance, at least we don't have kings believing they rule by divine right and nobility believing they're carrying out God's will through their king. Honestly there is no much actual difference for those who are not in privileged position. They don't care what kind of story people above keep saying to justify their status. I'm not convinced that new rationalization of why someone is 'chosen' is any better than old fashioned 'god-will' way.