June 2011

Economic Theory, Self-Interest, and the Bible

Christian Ethics

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. —- Economic theory tells ...

The Warmonger’s Fruit of the Spirit

War and Peace

It seems sensible and logical that followers of someone called the Prince of Peace would not act like they are following Mars, the Roman god of war. As I have ...

When should a Christian defend himself?

Christian Ethics

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. —- In his famous ...

Why do “They” turn to socialism?

History

By Edmund Opitz (1914-2006), author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. —- Every person of good will longs for peace on earth; he ...

How to have an ethical war

President's Blog

Thanks, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, for this enlightening comic. Down with war!

Do Christians have the right to defend themselves? (Even from the state?)

Christian Ethics

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. —- Do Christians have ...

Is John Stossel becoming anti-war?

Media

I was pleased to see the following clip of Stossel on the O’Reilly Factor, where Stossel defends Ron Paul and begins to sound pretty good on issues of foreign policy. ...

“Christians and the Common Good” Book Review

Book Reviews

Review of Christians and the Common Good, by Charles Gutenson (Brazos Press, 2011). 192 pages, $19.99. —- Christians and non-Christians alike have long debated the question, “What is the proper ...

Oxymoronic, or just moronic?

Book Reviews

Review of Carl Trueman’s Republocrat: Confessions of a Liberal Conservative (P & R Publishing, 2010), xxvii + 110 pgs, paperback, $9.99. —- Carl Trueman is confused, but not as confused ...

Is it time to resist tyranny?

Theology

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. It is the final ...

The Competing Kingdoms School of Public Policy Theology

Theology

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. It is the sixth ...

Vikings and Legalized Plunder, oh my!

Media

What do Vikings have to do with government? Find out in this video… This video is brought to you by the Foundation for a Free Society, who have done other ...

This is not a form of brainwashing.

Media

Did this ever happen to you as a kid?

What is the Integrated Authority School of Public Policy Theology?

Politics

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. It is the fifth ...

Signs of the Times

Christian Ethics

The Sunday before Memorial Day is not one of my favorites. The “patriotic” things that go on in churches in celebration or acknowledgment of Memorial Day are downright sickening. Churches ...

Wealth: Spread it or Share it?

Christian Ethics

Progressives are often advocating social policies that spread the wealth around. They defend this by explaining that shared wealth is a symptom of a just economic system. The Bible has plenty ...

Burqa Bans and True European Values

President's Blog

Here’s a letter I had published in the Washington Post about 1 year ago: French President Nicolas Sarkozy claims that banning burqas would uphold traditional European values. Unless he is ...

The differing schools of public policy theology

American History

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. It is the fourth ...

Moral Busybodies

Economics

This is a post originally written for the Prometheus blog, but it no longer appears there so I thought I’d repost it. —- “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for ...

“Not a Fan” Book Review

Book Reviews

I recently read an interesting book called Not a Fan, by Kyle Idleman. I don’t want to do an in-depth book review here, but I think the book warrants being ...

Were the American revolutionaries wrong to revolt?

American History

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. It is the third ...

Should the Founders have submitted to government more?

American History

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. It is the second ...

Christians, Israel, and a Humble Libertarian

Christian Worldview

Wes Messamore is a friend of mine and his work is excellent. He recently wrote a superb post on the United States’ relationship with Israel, with a particular bent toward ...

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