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Christianity and democracy go together.

Some people think that, if they are an American they are Christian.

Many people in other countries, in particular Muslim countries, think that all Americans are Christians.

Historically Christianity and America are closely tied together. For example, the motto of the Revolutionary war was, "No King but King Jesus." An excellent book to read about how Christianity and America are related would be "The Light and the Glory" by Peter Marshall and David Manuel.

However, Christianity is not linked to any specific culture or country. Neither American culture, nor American democracy, are required for Christianity. Unlike religions such as Islam, there is no Christian culture. When someone becomes a Christian they do not need to leave their culture.

There is, however, a Christian lifestyle. Christians are called, in obedience to God, to live their lives in a certain way. For example, Christians are to love God and love their neighbors. So while we do not need to change our culture, when we accept Christ we do change our lifestyle.

In the Bible, chapter 13 of the book of Romans talks about a Christian's relationship with government--all types and forms of government.

"Obey the government, for God is the one who put it there. All governments have been placed in power by God" Romans 13:1 (NLT)

No specific form of government is mentioned. Nowhere does the Bible say that one form of government is better than another. All governments are to be obeyed, except when they contradict God.