All Articles by Doug Stuart

Economics

The World is Getting Better, and Quickly

If you spend any time paying attention to the news, you’d be under the impression that the sky is falling ...

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Christian Worldview

For and Against

Because there are such common misconceptions about what libertarians believe, we are often pushed into defining ourselves by explaining what ...

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Featured

Romans 13 for Dummies

“It is very biblical to enforce the law.” – Sarah Sanders Romans 13 is in the news, and is being ...

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Libertarianism

What are a Libertarian Christian’s Core Values?

Critics can say what they want to about the libertarian movement, but one thing it can never be accused of ...

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Announcements

Announcing the Creative Common Law Project

Libertarians are regularly critical of governments and nation-states. This is because nation-states not only fail in their purposes, but because ...

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Economics

Why Do We Hate Taxes?

Tax returns are due soon, and what better way to get into the involuntary spirit than to commiserate together as ...

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Libertarianism

How Freedom Depends on Easter

Some people may think that Resurrection Sunday is unrelated to the important themes we discuss regularly on LibertarianChristians.com, The Libertarian ...

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Featured

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

Christianity is Making a “Social Turn” Christian thought and practice is making a turn toward a qualitatively social faith. That ...

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Politics

Why I’m Triggered by Knee-Jerk Reactions

After a tragic event like the one brought on by a white terrorist in Las Vegas, predicting the ensuing social ...

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Events

You Will Be Missed at CFL

The year 2016 has treated me well so far. I have engaged in exciting projects personally and professionally, and I ...

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Book Reviews

The Sin of Certainty

Learning more about our faith surely is a great thing, but can there be a negative on the flip side? ...

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Libertarianism

Concerned with Libertarianism? You Shouldn’t Be

Southern Baptist Seminary President Al Mohler misunderstands libertarianism. Attempts to correct his perception have been unsuccessful thus far. Maybe in ...

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Announcements

Al Mohler, Click Here

On Saturday March 5, you and my good buddy Dr. Norman Horn, will be discussing one of my favorite topics — ...

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Christian Worldview

Christians and Guns: A Libertarian Christian Perspective

After some controversial remarks made by Liberty University’s Jerry Falwell, Jr. during a chapel service last month, John Piper was ...

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Politics

Beer in the New Year

New Years celebrations around the world will be accompanied by alcohol, as it is since celebrating things began. Alcohol consumption ...

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Media

Gospel Against Empire

During a breakout session at Christians for Liberty 2015, I talked about what it means to be both Christian and libertarian. ...

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Libertarianism

What if You Weren’t Allowed to Vote?

I want to do a brief thought experiment. Despite the implausibility of this scenario, I think it might explain why ...

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Libertarianism

Things that Make for Peace: Gospel Against Empire

This post is a modified form of the talk I gave at Christians for Liberty 2015. The purpose of the ...

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Theology

Everything is Spiritual

If you missed Jeff Wright’s recent guest post, go read it now. Jeff has written a must-read essay on the spiritual ...

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Libertarianism

Michael Hardin Gets it Right… on Power

One of the greatest attributes of libertarianism is its focus on the notions of power and control, especially in the ...

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Libertarianism

Libertarianism and the Power of the Gospel

Christians throughout the centuries have always communicated the good news of the Kingdom of God in the vernacular of their ...

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Essential Reading

Progressives, Libertarians, and God’s Economy

When progressives emphasize social justice by using collectivist phrases like “common good” and “caring for our neighbor,” the typical reaction ...

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Book Reviews

Christian Faith and Social Justice: Five Views

Since publishing this review, contributor Jason Jewell joined us for the Libertarian Christian Podcast. Listen to the interview here. If ...

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Christian Worldview

Notes on Liberty and Christian Faith

During a breakout session at the 2015 International Students for Liberty Conference, I was part of a panel with Norman ...

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Economics

Hack Back Against the State

The past 100 years of mostly free markets have witnessed unprecedented advances that allow millions to enjoy life in ways ...

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Hermeneutics

Peter Enns Tells Me So

Peter Enns is a professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University with a PhD in Near Ancient Languages and Civilizations ...

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Book Reviews

The Bible Tells Me So

I will never forget my Bible college professor’s comment a month before I graduated: “Don’t forget: reading the Bible can ...

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Economics

Reading Suggestions for a Progressive Friend

I tend to find myself in the minority among friends with the viewpoints I hold as a libertarian and a ...

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Events

Meet the CFL Speakers: Doug Stuart

Regular LCC readers know Doug Stuart well, and I know all attendees will be thrilled to meet him in person ...

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Politics

Interview with Brian Zahnd

Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is the ...

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