August 2011

The Texas TSA Bill Story – What Really Happened

Libertarianism

I had the honor of giving the keynote address at the Third Anniversary Party for Texans for Accountable Government. They asked me to do this because, besides being a TAG ...

The United States: Not a Biblical Nation

Christian Worldview

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. This column is the ...

“Why do the nations rage?” and more on Biblical nations

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. This column is the ...

Just war or pacifism? Neither?

Christian Ethics

For the time being, I’m going to be continuing “Q&A Week” until I have caught up with all of the FAQ submissions… Dave asks: For a libertarian Christian, is there ...

Christianity, War, and Ron Paul

American History

This talk was given on August 20 at the Florida Liberty Summit 2011 in Orlando, Florida. Thank you Campaign for Liberty for the opportunity to speak about a subject I ...

Governments cannot regulate personal relationships

Libertarianism

Nate asks: Many Christian conservatives disapprove of Christian libertarians because most libertarians support getting the government’s nose out of issues related to sex (such as prostitution and homosexuality). How does ...

Don’t be duped by this dope, errr, Pope.

News

According to Pope Benedict, “The economy cannot be measured by the maximum profit but by the common good.” I’m still waiting for him, or anyone else, to explain exactly how ...

Government and Religious Expression

Libertarianism

Anthony asks a series of questions in his submission: I might consider myself a Libertarian, except I just can’t get over that so many libertarians are atheists and against all ...

Are there any Christian libertarian denominations?

Libertarianism

Here is the first installment of Q&A Week, where we are exploring reader questions submitted to the Christian Libertarian FAQ. Cylons70 (awesome name, btw) has been wondering about churches that ...

How Nixon Helped Instigate the Libertarian Party

History

Today marks the 40th anniversary of a speech by President Richard Nixon that influenced the founding of the Libertarian Party. You probably have never seen it, so check it out: ...

Theology of Nations in 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. This column is the ...

Great LewRockwell.com posts this week

Libertarianism

If you don’t regularly follow LewRockwell.com, then here are some great posts you might want to check out from this stellar past week. London Riots: What Nobody Dares To Say ...

Biblical Nations are not States

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. This column is the ...

Lighter fare for today

News

And now for something completely different… Ok not completely different, but some lighter fare for today because it’s a nice summer day and we’ve been tackling some really heavy stuff ...

Stay Home, Gabby, Stay Home

Politics

The vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday night to raise the debt ceiling by $2.4 trillion was significant in more ways than one. S. 365, which passed ...

Nuke ‘em and God Will Bless You

Christian Ethics

“My God, what have we done?” — Robert Lewis, co-pilot of the Enola Gay Americans love anniversaries, and especially of horrific events. Every year at this time we are reminded ...

Some Strategies in the Fight for Peace

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. Considering the spiritual battle ...

The Christian Fight for Peace

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. Some things are worth ...

On Libertarian Controversy, in Brief

President's Blog

I’ve received a non-trivial number of comments, both public and private, about some of the articles posted here in the past month. Some people wonder why I would post things ...

A Ruler’s Demise

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. This column is the ...

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