Religious Roots of Liberty
This article by Rev. Edmund Opitz (who wrote The Libertarian Theology of Freedom) is reprinted from the Mises Daily Article …
Tag: statolatry
The Halo Effect: Why People Trust the State
This is a guest post by Caleb Furlough. He received his PhD from North Carolina State University in Human Factors …
All Nations are “Under God”
Laurence Vance’s article on the pledge of allegiance elicited an excellent discussion from the LCC community. I’d like to perform my own …
My Christian Brothers…
This is a guest post by Jim Fedako. He is a homeschooling father of six who lives in Lewis Center, …
Elucidating Ellul #3: Statism
What used to be a utopian view of society, with the state playing the role of the brain, not only …
Up For Debate – Christian Libertarianism and Al Mohler
Join me for what will undoubtedly be a memorable radio hour of discussing Christianity and libertarianism with esteemed theologian Al Mohler.
Ye Shall Be As Gods
Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And …
Sniper Theology
There came out of the woodwork after George W. Bush’s immoral, unjust, and unnecessary invasion, occupation, and destruction of Iraq …
25 Reasons I Could Never Be Elected
Today, being the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, is election day. Aside from the fact that I don’t …
Militarism in American Churches
Since the United States launched the unnecessary, immoral, unjust, and senseless war in Iraq in 2003, the Christian blasphemy occurring …
American Idol: How the State Attempts to Replace God
The Christians for Liberty 2014 Conference has come and gone, but now we get to post the videos from the …
The Cult of Statism
This guest post is by Rev. Donald Ehrke. He is a Libertarian, a former GOP campaign manager, and ordained minister …
The Religion of Statism
An image has been making the rounds on Facebook recently suggesting that statism is not much different from a religion. …
Codependency, Christian Love, and Liberty
This guest post is by Rev. Donald Ehrke. He is a Libertarian, a former GOP campaign manager, and ordained minister …
Phil Robertson’s Victory Over the Secular Theocracy
This guest post is by David Theroux, Founder and President of the Independent Institute. This two-part series (see part 1) …
Duck Dynasty and the Secular Theocracy
This guest post is by David Theroux, Founder and President of the Independent Institute. This two-part series was originally published …
The Cult of the Uniform
There are a number of distinctly American symbols that evoke feelings of pride, nationalism, and patriotism. There is the Constitution. …
Pulling Down Strongholds
I have a confession to make. I have been accused of writing with an agenda. I hereby plead guilty. For …
If I were a pastor
I am not a pastor. I am not a minister. I am not a preacher. I am not a priest. …
Follies of Christian Militarism
Introduction to War, Christianity, and the State: Essays on the Follies of Christian Militarism by Laurence Vance (Vance Publications, 2013), …
You might be guilty of military idolatry if…
This past Memorial Day brought forth the usual military idolatry. What makes it worse, though, is that this military idolatry …
The Idolatry of Statism
This guest post is by LCC reader Paul Maitrejean. Many Christians today are quick to leap to the defense of …
Citizenship and Allegiance
Growing up I was taught to value the greatness and splendor that is The United States of America. For a …
Theology doesn’t begin and end with Romans 13
On Easter Sunday, I joined a Facebook thread where the role of government and Romans 13 were discussed. A number …
On Blessing the Troops
If you go to church at all you’ve probably heard the prayer requests: “Protect our troops in harm’s way,” “Shield …
Who is to blame?
This guest post is by Cam Rea, frequent reader of LCC and member of the Christian Libertarian Facebook Group. Many …
The Sinful State
This article is by Lew Rockwell and was originally published in his book Speaking of Liberty. Hardly anyone talks of …
The United States: Not a Biblical Nation
This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government …
Biblical Nations are not States
This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government …
The Warmonger’s Lexicon
Defenders of U.S. wars and military interventions look like the majority of Americans. They also dress like them, eat like …