The United States: Not a Biblical Nation
This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government …
Christian Worldview
Biblical Nations are not States
This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government …
Reconciling Rand and Jesus
There have been a number of articles lately about the apparent contradictions among small-government supporters who claim Ayn Rand as …
Children’s Rights – A Libertarian Dilemma with a Christian Answer
Note: This is a provocative piece that had a lot of back-and-forth email conversation before publication here. It is an …
Torture isn’t Christian (Part 2)
This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government …
Torture is not Christian (Part 1)
This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government …
Do Christians have the right to defend themselves? (Even from the state?)
This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government …
“Christians and the Common Good” Book Review
Review of Christians and the Common Good, by Charles Gutenson (Brazos Press, 2011). 192 pages, $19.99. —- Christians and non-Christians …
Signs of the Times
The Sunday before Memorial Day is not one of my favorites. The “patriotic” things that go on in churches in …
Christians, Israel, and a Humble Libertarian
Wes Messamore is a friend of mine and his work is excellent. He recently wrote a superb post on the …
Sinful Behavior, Government Force, and the Church
A post I wrote about two years ago for the Western Standard: —- My wife and I were visiting a …
The Criminality of War
Even without the WikiLeaks revelations that U.S. helicopter pilots gunned down twelve Iraqi civilians, that U.S. soldiers ignored brutal torture …
Can a Christian Kill for His Government?
This is a serious and controversial question to ask anytime, but especially in the midst of a war. But that …
The Christian Obligation to the Poor: Do No Harm
Christians are called to aid those less fortunate. I think that we often mistakenly take this calling as merely material. …
Thoughts on the word “We”
Progressive Christians deride libertarian individualism as contrary to the value system of the Kingdom of God. In their minds, to …
Pro-Lifers for Mass Murder
“Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. Doth a …
Jesus, Politics, and You
Part 2 of 2: Is there a dichotomy between law and love? —- When He approached Jerusalem, He saw the …
Christianity and Freedom
Part 1 of 2: Is there a dichotomy between law and love? —- After reading an article I wrote (Palm …
UT-Austin Shooting & the “More Guns, Less Crime” Event
On the morning of Tuesday, September 28, the University of Texas community was alerted to the terrifying situation of a gunman on campus. Students, staff, and faculty were told via text messages, emails, sirens, and various forms of social media to shelter in place and await evacuation.
Narnians Hate the State Too!
David Theroux, Founder and President of the Independent Institute, President of the C.S. Lewis Society of California, and friend of LibertarianChristians.com has recently published a three-part series on the political philosophy of C.S. Lewis entitled “C.S. Lewis on Mere Liberty and Statism.” I highly recommend these articles for your reading (see the links following my synopsis).
Lewis, of course, is well-respected among Christians for his excellent stories and compelling explication of theology. Turns out he also favored liberty as a defining characteristic of civilized society. He reaches this conclusion through a consistent application of natural law.
The Doctrine of a Christian Warmonger
Today we continue the podcast series of the Christianity and War Audiobook, by Laurence Vance, with the essay “The Doctrine …
What makes a Christian libertarian different?
Scott and Kelly each submitted questions via the new FAQ page that are worth pointing out to everyone. Why not …
What Happened to the Southern Baptists?
Today we continue the podcast series of the Christianity and War Audiobook, by Laurence Vance. This essay is entitled “What …
Podcast: War, Foreign Policy, and the Church (Part 2)
My apologies for being late with part 2 of “War, Foreign Policy, and the Church,” but life happens, you know? …
Podcast: War, Foreign Policy, and the Church (Part 1)
As promised, the weekly podcast is here! In this selection from Christianity and War by Laurence Vance, we cover a …