Okay, in terms of Biblical principles, we've got the fact that we ought to obey magistrates except when they cause us to sin. In that case, we can disobey by revolting or by simply refusing to obey those specific commands. Is there ever Biblical warrant for revolting? If so, where are the verses?

Also, there was talk about lesser magistrates and some kind of hierarchical structure. I have heard of that before but I don't know how categorically that fits into the morality of rebellion. Could someone explain this?

I am undecided but currently, as long as the Brits were not causing the colonists to sin, it seems that the colonists were not Biblically permitted to rebel.

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In college, attending First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Ada, OH, and
Belle Center Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPCNA), Belle Center, OH
When at home, attending Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC), Mansfield, OH

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