Ep 83: Why D.C. is not Marvelous: the Stark Reality of Politics
In this “Extended Edition” of our podcast, we talk with Armond Boudreaux and Corey Latta, authors of the book Titans: …
Christian Worldview
Ep 82: Conservatism vs. Libertarianism
If libertarianism is neither of the left nor the right, then why do libertarians still get cornered as “conservative” or …
Does Romans 13 Teach That Christians Have Permission to Kill For Their Government?
This guest post is by Tyler Boyd, and was originally published on The Christian Exile website. Tyler is from Olive Branch, …
Gary North’s Christian Economics: The Ethics of Destruction
In my last article, I introduced Gary North and his book, Christian Economics in One Lesson. This book is a …
For and Against
Because there are such common misconceptions about what libertarians believe, we are often pushed into defining ourselves by explaining what …
Is there a Christian view of economics?
I had the pleasure of attending for the first time FEEcon this month. I met several interesting people, from fellow …
Google Meets Corinth: Comparing Software That Kills to Meat Sacrificed to Idols
It seems in life, that every blessing eventually turns into a curse. The house you’ve always wanted now requires $20,000 …
How to Keep Calm and Carry On in Turbulent Times
Who believes in the invisible hand nowadays? Keynesian techniques are the only techniques we can confidently expect to be implemented …
Jesus Wants Me to Break the Law
Early Christians understood that to proclaim Jesus is Lord and that their citizenship is in Heaven was to make a …
Want to “Do Something?” Embody the Kingdom of God
The subject of the kingdom of God is worth returning to again and again because a biblically-informed understanding of the …
Hell, Roaring
Come, tread the heights of Hellroaring, my friend; look upon the vast expanse of mountain crags marching crest on crest, …
Drop the Scapegoat! The Pragmatic Case for Christian Nonviolence
Our culture is engaged in a cinematic Mexican standoff, but the weapons we point at each other are real only …
Is the God of the Bible a Tyrant?
Does the Bible reveal a capricious, tyrannical God? Of course not, says Robert Murphy. On the contrary, we encounter God …
Taxation is Theft. (The Rest of The Story)
In my previous post, I raised some questions and pointed out problems with an argument against those who say “taxation …
Taxation is Theft. Yes, Really.
The Acton Institute’s excellent Powerblog recently published a piece by Jordan Ballor entitled “Is Taxation Theft?” Ballor’s answer is essentially …
So You’d Be A Libertarian If It Weren’t For Abortion and Gay Marriage?
Many libertarian Christians, like me, were once conservatives. Many of our friends and family, likewise, are conservative Christians. Often I …
Libertarian Impulses in Early Christianity and Contemporary Theology
Does Christian history and theology shun libertarian ideas? Of course not. In fact, Jamin Hubner argues that we can find …
Law Has Become the Anonymous Violence of the Crowd
If black lives matter to you, you wouldn’t use violence to punish nonviolent behaviors. As the late Philando Castile’s mother …
Post-Debate Recap and What Should Have Been Said
Today I participated in a debate-of-sorts on the Up For Debate radio show. The other discussant was Dr. Al Mohler, …
Pro-Life At Home But Not Abroad
Christians Need To Broaden Their Pro-Life Horizons Conventional wisdom says that a Republican candidate for President will almost certainly not …
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 …
The Prince of Peace, or the God of War?
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his …
Look out for Christian Jihadists
Christian jihadist—now there is an oxymoron for you. This sounds even stranger than constitutional conservative or libertarian Republican. Nevertheless, there …
Conservatism Laid Bare
“Conservatism is the antidote to tyranny. It’s the only one. It’s based on thousands of years of human experience. There …
Jesus’ Way Beyond Anger and Contempt
Sometimes you read an article and it strikes you as extremely important for your walk with Christ – what follows …