Because it's "different" or " weird" or "freaky".
Religious nutters.
No its a republic dictated by religious zealots
Religious Zealots paved the way for the end of Slavery.
Dennis Miller Live - 1994 Religious Zealots 9-5 was released on: USA: 1 March 2002
Which Zealots do you have in mind?
Of course NOT, this is just some foolish idea that some religious zealots have decided and (believe) will happen.
Zealots were members of a Jewish sect known to be zealous about their religion and political beliefs. They are mentioned in ancient histories, but not after the first or second centuries. They probably were gone by the Middle Ages, or had changed into a somewhat different movement with a different name.
Zealots
The Zealots called for the violent overthrow of Roman rule.
Not quite a religious sect `, the Zealots were a political grouping.
The Zealots were strongly opposed to Roman rule due to their fervent belief in Jewish nationalism and the desire for religious freedom. They viewed Roman governance as a direct threat to their cultural and spiritual identity, as it imposed foreign laws and practices that clashed with their beliefs. Additionally, the heavy taxation and oppressive measures used by the Romans fueled resentment, leading the Zealots to advocate for armed rebellion to restore Jewish sovereignty and autonomy. Their passion for liberation was rooted in both religious convictions and a deep-seated desire for self-determination.
No, the Zealots did not like paying taxes. They were a Jewish political movement in the first century that opposed Roman rule and the taxation imposed by the Romans, viewing it as an affront to their religious and national identity. Their resistance to taxation was part of their broader opposition to Roman authority and their desire for Jewish independence.