Up For Debate – Christian Libertarianism and Al Mohler
Join me for what will undoubtedly be a memorable radio hour of discussing Christianity and libertarianism with esteemed theologian Al Mohler.
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Should Adultery and Fornication be Criminal Offenses?
Like most Islamic states, some states in America use criminal penalties to police the morality of their citizens. A recent …
Reader questions on war, violence, and overturning tables
I always enjoy getting interesting questions from readers via our Contact Page, and when I’m really on top of things …
A Better Way: Praxis
“By their fruits you will recognize them.” – Jesus Not what you say, or who you like, or how you …
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 …
God and the freedom to choose
This guest post is by Irene Ketegwe from Dar es salaam-Tanzania. She is currently an intern doctor at the First …
Do you own your body?
If there is one thing that the smelliest, most down-and-out, most destitute, most forsaken homeless guy who sleeps under a …
Christianity, Libertarianism, and the Drug War
This talk was given on August 8, 2015 as a keynote address at the Christians for Liberty Conference in Austin, …
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 …
Why Do Libertarians Pay Taxes?
It never fails. Every time I write anything about taxes I get long, rambling e-mails from tax trolls who scour …
Who denigrates marriage? Maybe you and I do.
Conservative, evangelical, and fundamentalist Christians are not going to like what I am going to say. And neither are most …
The Separation of Marriage and State
This guest post is by Jeremy Mack of The Evangelical Libertarian. Though I do not necessarily agree with everything in …
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 …
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 …
Are you really for liberty? The Drug War Litmus Test.
Conservative Republicans are sometimes said by the media to be “libertarian” or “libertarian-leaning.” This is especially true if they say …
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 …
The Christian Case for Drug Law Reform
You do not have to smoke marijuana, inject heroin, or understand The Wire to realize that the War on Drugs …
I used to think I was a social conservative…
I received an excellent question today from a new reader whom we will call D., and I thought it was …
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 …
Should Christians rethink capital punishment?
Especially for death penalty proponents, Romans 13:4 has come to occupy a central role in debates on capital punishment. There Paul writes: “[I]f you do what is wrong, you should be afraid for the authority does not bear the sword in vain! It is the servant of God to execute wrath on the wrongdoer.” Notably, Southern Baptists cite Romans 13:4 in their church’s official statement supporting capital punishment.
The Libertarian Analysis of Obama’s Tax Proposals
For those of you who did not watch President Obama’s State of the Union address, you can read a transcript …
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 …
Victory, Defeat, and Learning About Liberty
“The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That’s real glory. That’s the essence of …
The Death Penalty Red Herring
During debate, red herring statements are designed to distract hearers from better made arguments. Although irrelevant, red herrings appear so …
25 Reasons I Could Never Be Elected
Today, being the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, is election day. Aside from the fact that I don’t …