Life vs Personhood and Abortion: The Metaphysical Distinction without a Legal Difference
Pro-lifers contend that life begins at conception, and so the fetus has natural rights. Pro-choicers contend it cannot be known …
Tag: philosophy
Political Neutrality on Abortion is Welcoming to Pro-life Libertarians
On Saturday, May 28th, the Mises Caucus won control over the Libertarian Party at their national convention in Reno, Nevada. …
Limited Government: The Self-Defeating Nature of Minarchy
This is a guest post by Dr. Vic McCracken, who is a Professor of Ethics and Theology at Abilene Christian …
Constitutional Restraints on Power
American political institutions presuppose certain convictions about human nature, the worth and prerogatives of persons, the meaning of life, the distinction between right and wrong, and the destiny of the individual. The Colonists came to their understanding of these matters as heirs of the intellectual and religious heritage of Christendom—the culture whose shaping forces ‘sprang from ancient Israel, Greece, and Rome.
Religious Roots of Liberty
This article by Rev. Edmund Opitz (who wrote The Libertarian Theology of Freedom) is reprinted from the Mises Daily Article …
Book Review: You Are Not Your Own by Alan Noble
Book Review: You Are Not Your Own by Alan Noble Dr. Alan Noble is an associate professor of English at …
On Rand and Altruism: A Defense of Christian Self-Interest
Ayn Rand, the founder and sole source of the philosophy called Objectivism, taught an ethical system based on the principle of “rational self-interest” – defined as aiming at the fulfillment of one’s own highest values.
Libertarianism Changes the Abortion Debate
Americans haven’t changed much in their approach to abortion over the past fifty years. Since Roe v Wade, conventional arguments …
Human Nature and the Free Society
By Edmund Opitz. —- Is there anything in the basic makeup of the men and women we know, or those …
Equal But Not the Same
By Edmund Opitz. —- The real American revolution of two hundred years ago took place in the minds of people; …
The Proper Origin of Rights
Libertarianism is founded on the belief that individuals have universal rights – specifically rights to life, liberty, and the possession of property. Despite fairly widespread recognition of these rights, their universal defense (that is, an explanation of why these rights apply at all times and in all places) can often be difficult to articulate. Three predominant sub-groups within libertarianism attempt such a defense, each with a unique approach.
Weekend Insights – Give it to me straight, Doc.
Welcome back to Weekend Insights, your LCI “President’s Corner” of miscellaneous articles, events, books, vids, and whatever else I’m thinking about…
Weekend Insights – Think For Yourself and more
Welcome back to Weekend Insights, your LCI “President’s Corner” of miscellaneous articles, events, books, vids, and whatever else I’m thinking about…
The Misunderstood Milton Friedman: Profit Maximization Or Shareholder Preference?
“Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me?” —Matthew 20:15 Do businesses exist to …
The Slave and the Aristocrat
Friedrich Nietzsche wrote in his book, The Antichrist: “Christianity has taken the side of everything weak, base, ill-constituted, it has …
Desiderius Erasmus: The Forgotten Christian Libertarian
2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the church door in …
Theology in the 21st Century
Speaking at the 2017 John Witherspoon College convocation, Christian Libertarian Review General Editor and Professor Jamin Hübner presented the following …
The Teacher of Galilee: A Seer Who Really Did See
* Today’s guest post is by anthropologist Spencer H. MacCallum. A Wakeup Call for Christian Libertarians The Teacher of …
Twelve False Assumptions Behind Mainstream Politics
1. That the world’s problems can be solved by passing more laws. The more rules there are, the less freedom …
Liberty Needs Christianity, Not Fascism
I recently saw a video by a libertarian commentator named TJ Brown, also known as That Guy T, on YouTube …
Announcing: Christian Libertarian Review
As LCI has considered our direction over these past several months, it has become increasingly clear that our greatest value …
Toward a More Augustinian View of Government
The following is an excerpt from Jason Hughey’s chapter in the new book, Called to Freedom. (edited for format) With …
Announcing The Libertarian Christian Podcast
It’s a big day for LCI. Coinciding with our attendance at the 2017 International Students for Liberty Conference, today we …
The Dying and Desperate Left
The American Left – which never had a sterling record to begin with – is rapidly deteriorating. In one sense …
The Exorcism of Collectivism
Exorcising Collectivism out of Personhood (or, The Exorcism of Collectivism) Have you ever found yourself living out an expected role …
Change History: Support LCI in 2017
Why is it that followers of the Prince of Peace are so often the quickest to beat the drums of …
The West’s Deadly Speech Pathology
In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God. And the Word was God. Go to any …
Libertarian Impulses in Early Christianity and Contemporary Theology
Does Christian history and theology shun libertarian ideas? Of course not. In fact, Jamin Hubner argues that we can find …
Conservatism versus Libertarianism
When conservative politicians are trying to get the votes of libertarians and “libertarian-leaning” Republicans, they often tout the supposed affinity …
Conservative and Libertarian Christians: Worldview Allies or Enemies?
I am so glad my colleague Norman Horn, founder and President of the Libertarian Christian Institute (LCI), was given a …