About LCC
Welcome to LibertarianChristians.com – your source for learning about the philosophy of liberty, which is called libertarianism, within the context of the Christian faith.
In this blog, you will find:
- A repository of articles about the intersections of liberty and faith, focusing on theology, philosophy, government, economics, and history.
- Reviews of new and old books on a variety of topics relating to Christianity and politics.
- News items pertaining to current events, analyzed from the perspective of a libertarian Christian.
- Podcasts that inform and entertain, such as the immensely popular Christianity and War Audiobook Series.
From Curiosity to Passion
Hello, friend, my name is Norman Horn and I produce the primary content of LibertarianChristians.com. I began this blog in 2008 with the hope of spreading ideas about liberty and showing how these ideas coincide with Christianity.
In 2004, I read a series of articles about something called the “Austrian School of Economics,” a group of economists that reject the necessity of the State to guide the economy into prosperity. Little did I know how this curious discovery would change my life.
Reading these articles prompted further research, and I began to learn about libertarianism, the political philosophy that undergirds many of these ideas. Over time, I came to realize that the ideas libertarianism and the Austrian School espouses are overwhelmingly compatible with my Christian faith.
Now, promoting individual liberty and individual responsibility through libertarianism is more than a hobby – it is a passion that excites me daily. I hope I can communicate this passion and the power of ideas to you through LibertarianChristians.com.
Read more about my journey through liberty and faith.
Getting Started
It may be that you have never heard of libertarianism before – that’s ok! I would encourage you to read my story of how I got involved in the study of liberty and faith. If you have never heard of libertarianism before now, check out this brief description. For those familiar with libertarianism already, you might be asking can a Christian also be a libertarian? Here, we boldly answer YES! I also highly recommend Steven Yates’s excellent article about what it means to be a Christian libertarian.
Many Christians have some unfortunate misunderstandings about libertarianism, especially confusing the word libertarian with libertine. Make no mistake, there is a world of difference between these two words! Murray Rothbard wrote an excellent article in 1979 that explains some of these misunderstandings, answering such objections as:
- Libertarians are libertines: they are hedonists who hanker after “alternative lifestyles.”
- Libertarianism is atheistic and materialist, and neglects the spiritual side of life.
From a theological perspective, Christians often object to libertarianism on the basis of Romans 13 or Matthew 22 — that we should “submit to the powers that be” and “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s.” Well, I have written exegeses on each of these passages that show how these Scriptures do not simply mean that we must do whatever the government tells us to do. It has been widely circulated on the internet over the past few years, and I hope you will consider taking the time to read the full article, which is divided into two parts: Matthew 4 and 22, and Romans 13.
Check out the Top Posts page for lots of other great content. For everything ever written on LCC, check out the Archives.
Some of these links to other sites will be removed as I write original material for the blog as time permits. For now, however, I give you these materials for your benefit.
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Contact Information
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A Benediction and Blessing
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.” ~Ephesians 3:20-21
May God bless this work and use it for the furtherance of His kingdom, and may God bless you, dear reader, as you learn and seek to know Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
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