Authority vs. Authoritarianism

http://insightscoop.typepad.com/2004/2009/10/the-stark-contrast-between-authority-and-authoritarianism.html

Great article about how liberal theology has led to a relativist perception of the concept of authority.

Funny how the classical authors (Socrates, etc.) always made basic distinctions clear; apparently the Enlightenment/Renaissance didn't always follow the script, as advertised.