Doug Stuart

Doug Stuart holds an MDiv from Missio Seminary and currently lives with his family in Lancaster, PA, where he operates website design and video production companies.

Don’t Tread on Anyone

Libertarianism

Critics of libertarianism often charge that it is a “selfish ideology,” or that any explanation of self-interest is just a warmed-over excuse for selfish behavior. While it is indeed possible ...

The World is Getting Better, and Quickly

Economics

If you spend any time paying attention to the news, you’d be under the impression that the sky is falling because so many bad things are happening, both in the ...

For and Against

Christian Worldview

Because there are such common misconceptions about what libertarians believe, we are often pushed into defining ourselves by explaining what libertarianism is not. We are eager to tear down straw ...

Romans 13 for Dummies

Featured

“It is very biblical to enforce the law.” – Sarah Sanders Romans 13 is in the news, and is being abused by the White House to enforce an unjust law. ...

What are a Libertarian Christian’s Core Values?

Libertarianism

Critics can say what they want to about the libertarian movement, but one thing it can never be accused of is being void of diverse opinions. Both well-articulated reasons and ...

Announcing the Creative Common Law Project

Announcements

Libertarians are regularly critical of governments and nation-states. This is because nation-states not only fail in their purposes, but because they are inherently violent in nature. Many in the anarchist ...

Why Do We Hate Taxes?

Economics

Tax returns are due soon, and what better way to get into the involuntary spirit than to commiserate together as libertarians and read Dr. Norman Horn’s popular series, “10 Things ...

How Freedom Depends on Easter

Libertarianism

Some people may think that Resurrection Sunday is unrelated to the important themes we discuss regularly on LibertarianChristians.com, The Libertarian Christian Podcast, Christian Libertarian Review, or in other LCI materials. ...

Jesus Wasn’t A Libertarian (But He’s Glad I Am!)

Featured

Christianity is Making a “Social Turn” Christian thought and practice is making a turn toward a qualitatively social faith. That is, the good news of Jesus Christ is widely recognized ...

Why I’m Triggered by Knee-Jerk Reactions

Politics

After a tragic event like the one brought on by a white terrorist in Las Vegas, predicting the ensuing social media conversation is easy. Gun control is too lax! say ...

You Will Be Missed at CFL

Events

The year 2016 has treated me well so far. I have engaged in exciting projects personally and professionally, and I regret very few things. Let me share one of them: ...

The Sin of Certainty

Book Reviews

Learning more about our faith surely is a great thing, but can there be a negative on the flip side? Could the over-elevation of certainty be considered a sin?

Concerned with Libertarianism? You Shouldn’t Be

Libertarianism

Southern Baptist Seminary President Al Mohler misunderstands libertarianism. Attempts to correct his perception have been unsuccessful thus far. Maybe in the near future that will change, but in the meantime ...

Al Mohler, Click Here

Announcements

On Saturday March 5, you and my good buddy Dr. Norman Horn, will be discussing one of my favorite topics — liberty and Christian faith – on Up for Debate with ...

Christians and Guns: A Libertarian Christian Perspective

Christian Worldview

After some controversial remarks made by Liberty University’s Jerry Falwell, Jr. during a chapel service last month, John Piper was compelled to respond with an article asking if Christians should ...

Beer in the New Year

Politics

New Years celebrations around the world will be accompanied by alcohol, as it is since celebrating things began. Alcohol consumption can be a contentious issue among Christians, and for varying ...

Gospel Against Empire

Media

During a breakout session at Christians for Liberty 2015, I talked about what it means to be both Christian and libertarian. If you’d like to read the talk, you can read ...

What if You Weren’t Allowed to Vote?

Libertarianism

I want to do a brief thought experiment. Despite the implausibility of this scenario, I think it might explain why libertarians should be less pessimistic about the future. So here ...

Things that Make for Peace: Gospel Against Empire

Libertarianism

This post is a modified form of the talk I gave at Christians for Liberty 2015. The purpose of the talk was to explore why valuing peace is a critical ...

Everything is Spiritual

Theology

If you missed Jeff Wright’s recent guest post, go read it now. Jeff has written a must-read essay on the spiritual effects of political engagement. He engages the danger in thoughtlessly using ...

Michael Hardin Gets it Right… on Power

Libertarianism

One of the greatest attributes of libertarianism is its focus on the notions of power and control, especially in the hands of the state. Libertarians do not entirely oppose institutions that can ...

Libertarianism and the Power of the Gospel

Libertarianism

Christians throughout the centuries have always communicated the good news of the Kingdom of God in the vernacular of their surrounding culture. They have engaged those around them by making ...

Progressives, Libertarians, and God’s Economy

Essential Reading

When progressives emphasize social justice by using collectivist phrases like “common good” and “caring for our neighbor,” the typical reaction of libertarians is to focus on their wrongheaded policies and ...

Christian Faith and Social Justice: Five Views

Book Reviews

Since publishing this review, contributor Jason Jewell joined us for the Libertarian Christian Podcast. Listen to the interview here. If you enjoy reading as much as I do, the stack of ...

Notes on Liberty and Christian Faith

Christian Worldview

During a breakout session at the 2015 International Students for Liberty Conference, I was part of a panel with Norman Horn, Jason Rink, and Chris Wolske. In brief comments before ...

Hack Back Against the State

Economics

The past 100 years of mostly free markets have witnessed unprecedented advances that allow millions to enjoy life in ways our ancestors could not fathom. From communications to transportation, we ...

Peter Enns Tells Me So

Hermeneutics

Peter Enns is a professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University with a PhD in Near Ancient Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University. His newest book is The Bible Tells Me ...

The Bible Tells Me So

Book Reviews

I will never forget my Bible college professor’s comment a month before I graduated: “Don’t forget: reading the Bible can really ruin your theology.” He intended to remind me that ...

Stuck in the Middle

Events

Talking to Christians about libertarianism can be challenging at times. Doug Stuart says we often feel "stuck in the middle" between liberal and conservative Christians. In this presentation, Doug discusses ...

Reading Suggestions for a Progressive Friend

Economics

I tend to find myself in the minority among friends with the viewpoints I hold as a libertarian and a Christian. I can frustrate my conservative and progressive friends at ...

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