Doug Douma

Doug Douma is a Christian focused on advancing Biblical views as Truth on all topics into the mainstream discussion. His areas of interest include Christian philosophy, ethics, and Austrian Economics. He works as an engineering manager at an aerospace company near Austin, Texas.

On Rand and Altruism: A Defense of Christian Self-Interest

Christian Ethics

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 ...

Christian Views on Voting: Why Vote at All?

Christian Ethics

Today we begin a new series of posts considering views on voting from different Christian perspectives. We hope you’ll think about these issues carefully, regardless of what you decide. Historically ...

The Proper Origin of Rights

Philosophy

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 ...

Are there any notable Christian libertarian scholars?

Libertarianism

At the Christian libertarian FAQ page, J. asks: Are there any notable 20th century Christian libertarian scholars or philosophers? After John Locke, every major libertarian thinker from Hayek, to Von ...

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 ...

Children’s Rights – A Libertarian Dilemma with a Christian Answer

Christian Worldview

Note: This is a provocative piece that had a lot of back-and-forth email conversation before publication here. It is an important debate to have, but should not be construed as ...

“The Ethics of Martin Luther” Book Review

Book Reviews

Book review of The Ethics of Martin Luther by Paul Althaus, translated by Robert C. Schultz. Augsberg Fortress Press, 1972. Retail: $18.00. —- Most of literature I have read on ...

Federal Government will bring sight to the blind

Politics

Reportedly heard in the House of Representatives, supported by many, surprising none. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.B. 2020, the National Eyeball Allocation and Regulation of Sight ...

Meet Doug Douma

Libertarianism

Norman’s Note: Today I’d like to introduce you to the next writer to join the LCC team, Doug Douma! I met Doug almost three years now (has it really been ...

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