Let’s Throw Out “Capitalism”?
It’s probably no stretch for me to say that I share a common frustration with other libertarians when I hear …
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The Significance of the Austrian School and Ludwig von Mises
This is the first essay in LibertarianChristians.com series “Essentials of Austrian Economics.” Throughout this series, we will explore important economic …
From God or the Sword
This article is by libertarian luminary Frank Chodorov, excerpted from chapter two of The Rise and Fall of Society. Is …
The Freedom Nobody Wants
This essay is by Reverend Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not …
Christ and Compassion
Lawrence Reed (president of the Foundation for Economic Education) speaks of compassion and the State in a new article in …
Liberals, Conservatives, and the Welfare State
Ronald Sider is a liberal. Paul Ryan is a conservative. But don’t let the labels fool you; they are more …
Two Views of Libertarianism
There exists much confusion in the political sphere about libertarianism. Conservatives often mischaracterize it as discounting human nature and disdaining …
Private Charity Isn’t Enough
Originally posted at the Values & Capitalism Blog. “The idea that churches can tackle national poverty, take care of those …
How will education be handled in a free market?
G.T. asks a great question on the Christian Libertarian FAQ: It’s one thing for adults to be left to make …
Should Christians Support Gambling Laws?
There is no disputing the fact that gambling can be addictive and financially ruinous. In some cases, compulsive gamblers might …
Who should support the disabled?
This article originally was published at the Future of Freedom Foundation on December 26, 2012. Some of the most terrifying …
The Magic of the Free Market: Pencils
Check out this amazing short film by the Competitive Enterprise Institute based on “I, Pencil” by Leonard Read: The free …
The War on Private Property
Do you want to live in an authoritarian society? Do you desire an intrusive government? Do you wish for a …
The War on Poverty: A Critical View
By Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. This essay was …
Stubborn Facts and Hard Heads
By Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. This essay was …
Painting Government Into a Corner
By Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. This essay was …
Bob Murphy on Christians and Anarchism
When Bob Murphy isn’t posing as a Progressive interviewer of allegedly neo-confederate authors, he’s busy writing his own books and articles. Murphy, a …
Adam Smith and the Invisible Hand
By Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. This article originally …
Thinking About Economics: It’s more than just money.
By Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. This article originally …
Key Elements to a Successful Federal Budget
Yet another federal budget charade is now in progress. This time for fiscal year 2013, which begins on October 1, …
Budgeting Leviathan
The U.S. government is the largest and most powerful government in the history of the world. But that stature comes …
Our Marxist Tax Code
Originally published at The New American on April 10, 2012. Tax season is winding down once again, but the progressivity …
Statist Baggage on the Airlines
First it was the TSA; now it’s the airlines. In addition to getting their bodies squeezed by the TSA, airline …
Everyone Should Use LSD
The character Flik in the movie A Bug’s Life was always on the lookout for an invention that would improve the …
Ron Paul’s Plan to Restore America
Monday afternoon marked the release of Ron Paul’s “Restore America Now” economic plan and federal budget, and it is impressive. …