Dr. Norman Horn

Norman is the founder and President of the Libertarian Christian Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. in Theological Studies from Lipscomb University. He has been widely published in multiple fields and has written for the Washington Post, Relevant Magazine, Young American Revolution, the Journal of Research of NIST, and UV Solutions Magazine.

Up For Debate – Christian Libertarianism and Al Mohler

Events

Join me for what will undoubtedly be a memorable radio hour of discussing Christianity and libertarianism with esteemed theologian Al Mohler.

The Crucifixion Repudiates Earthly Powers

Philosophy

Malcolm Muggeridge was a journalist and contemporary of C.S. Lewis.  I have seen him quoted by Christian writers multiple times in recent days, which is particularly interesting since he is ...

LCI at ISFLC 2016

Announcements

I am pleased to announce that the Libertarian Christian Institute will be hosting a breakout session at the International Students For Liberty Conference 2016 in Washington, D.C. next month. The ...

Real Heroes

Media

Check out Lawrence Reed’s keynote presentation at the Christians For Liberty 2015 Conference, and hear inspiring stories of courage and character of Christians who fought for liberty and human dignity. ...

I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day

Announcements

I recently discovered a lovely poem by Henry Wordsworth Longfellow called “I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day” that struck me with it’s text focused upon peace brought forth by ...

Paris and What Should Be Done

Politics

The horrific attacks in Paris on Friday have, predictably, led to much over-reaction and demands that we do more of the exact things that radicalize people and make them want ...

Christianity, Libertarianism, and the Drug War (Video)

Christian Ethics

Dr. Laurence Vance was our first keynote speaker of the day at the Christians For Liberty 2015 Conference. In his presentation, Dr. Vance speaks about why Christians should categorically oppose ...

Reader questions on war, violence, and overturning tables

Libertarianism

I always enjoy getting interesting questions from readers via our Contact Page, and when I’m really on top of things I actually get to answer them! Here are a few ...

Do you Love Gov?

Media

I am really enjoying the Love Gov Youtube series produced by the Independent Institute. Here’s the description and the trailer – check them out! Love Gov portrays the federal government ...

Introducing the Libertarian Christian Institute

Announcements

In late November 2008, I decided to start a website dedicated to explaining the connections between Christian theology and libertarian theory...

CFL 2015 Schedule of Events

Announcements

Many have asked about the exact schedule for Saturday, so this is now a good time to post the schedule of sessions for the day. For simplicity’s sake, we won’t ...

Truly He Taught Us to Love One Another

Jesus’ Way Beyond Anger and Contempt

Christian Ethics

Sometimes you read an article and it strikes you as extremely important for your walk with Christ – what follows is one of those. This essay was written by my ...

CFL 2015 Conference Final Speaker List Revealed!

Announcements

The Christians for Liberty 2015 Conference has an absolutely incredible lineup of speakers from all across the country – ranging from philosophers, economists, professionals in politics, theologians, and educators. Indeed, ...

Christians For Liberty Conference Friday Event – Colin Gunn

Announcements

The Christians for Liberty 2015 Conference is coming to Austin for an incredible weekend of learning and fellowship. Today we are pleased to announce that our Friday night program (August ...

Laurence Vance, Sherri Wall, and Colin Gunn are coming to CFL

Announcements

What a grand announcement we have today! We can now confirm three more speakers for our already stellar Christians for Liberty 2015 Conference schedule: Dr. Laurence Vance, Sherri Wall, and ...

Registration now open for the Christians for Liberty 2015 Conference!

Announcements

It’s happening! Registration is officially OPEN for the Christians for Liberty 2015 Conference! LibertarianChristians.com invites you to join us in Austin, Texas on August 7-8, 2015 for the second annual ...

Rolling out the new website!

Announcements

Today we have rolled out the new look of LibertarianChristians.com — a more efficient, cleaner, brighter face than we have ever had before. This is still a work in progress, ...

Wait Till It’s Free

Economics

  Last Friday evening, the Christians for Liberty Austin Chapter met to watch Wait Till It’s Free, a documentary produced by Colin Gunn of Indoctrination and Captivated. Running with the ...

Announcing the Christians for Liberty 2015 Conference – August 7-8

Announcements

The Christian libertarian movement has grown by leaps and bounds over the past 6 years, and LibertarianChristians.com has been at the forefront of that growth. Even so, all of us ...

The First-Ever African Christians for Liberty Conference

Announcements

I am thrilled to present to you a report from the first-ever African Christians for Liberty Conference. Though it is not “officially” affiliated with LibertarianChristians.com and our CFL conference last ...

The Christian Case for Drug Law Reform

Culture

You do not have to smoke marijuana, inject heroin, or understand The Wire to realize that the War on Drugs is unconstitutional and immoral. Indeed, the drug war is anathema ...

The Intersection of Faith and Politics

Events

It has been a while since we posted a video from the Christians for Liberty 2014 Conference, but that is primarily because my videographer is… well, let’s just say he ...

I used to think I was a social conservative…

Culture

I received an excellent question today from a new reader whom we will call D., and I thought it was so great that it would be worth sharing with you: ...

LCC at the International Students for Liberty Conference Next Weekend

Announcements

I am happy to announce that LibertarianChristians.com will be hosting a breakout session at the International Students for Liberty Conference next weekend. Come meet me, Jason Rink, Doug Stuart, and ...

Feel the Excitement of Freedom and Technology!

Book Reviews

I had the opportunity to read an advance copy of my friend Jeffrey Tucker’s new book Bit by Bit: How P2P is Freeing the World, and I wanted to share ...

New Testament Theology of the State now in Portuguese

Announcements

One of the most historically popular (and interesting, in my opinion) articles on LCC has been my New Testament Theology of the State (in two parts, see part 2 here). ...

The Christmas Truce, Then and Now

History

Today, Christmas Eve 2014, marks the 100th anniversary of the Christmas during World War 1. On that remarkable day, soilders from all sides of the war – French, British, Scottish, ...

When Horror Took a Holiday: Remembering the 100th Anniversary of the Christmas Truce

History

This Christmas Eve marks the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce, when French, British, Scottish, and German soldiers unexpectedly laid down their arms and celebrated Christmas together. It was a ...

Top 10 Libertarian (and Christian) Books for Christmas 2014

Book Reviews

Looking for a great read to give that libertarian in your life this Christmas? Want to delve deep into something interesting over your Christmas vacation? Every year, I make it ...

Pope Francis Says the State Can Solve World Hunger

Economics

Pope Francis addressed the United Nations assembly at a recent conference regarding solutions to world hunger, saying that states across the world should increase their aid efforts and coordinate more ...

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