Ep 138: Politically Correct Mythology vs. Gospel Technology
David Gornoski uses mimetic theory to explain how the gospel is the antidote to the problems that ail our world, …
Libertarianism
The Crucifixion and the “In-Crowd”
The scene of Acts 15, the Council at Jerusalem, and the conflict between Paul and the Judaizers is well known …
All Things to All Men
For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may …
Ep 137: What Does the Bible Say About Government? with Jason Hughey
Many Christians believe that the Bible establishes human political authority as a means of ensuring social order. Passages such as …
Ep 136: Core Values of Christian Libertarians with Dr. Norman Horn
Norman discusses the fundamentals of Christian libertarianism in the context of LCI’s recently released mission, vision, and core values, with …
Elucidating Ellul #3: Statism
What used to be a utopian view of society, with the state playing the role of the brain, not only …
Libertarian Principles in Dante’s Inferno
Libertarianism, as many of us know, is often mischaracterized as primarily a selfish ideology that is fundamentally at odds with Christian belief and practice.
The Libertarian Difference
How different are libertarians from liberals and conservatives? Quite different.
Elucidating Ellul #2: Appearances and Facts
Ellul’s French contemporary, Michel Foucault, argued that knowledge is manufactured through power relations in society. In fact, he spoke of …
Elucidating Ellul #1: The Problems of Capitalism and the Bigger Problems of Socialism
The French sociologist Jacques Ellul (1912-1994) was not just ahead of his time. He was a remarkably independent and eccentric …
Ep 132: Should Libertarian Christians Care About Social Justice?
Doug and Norman discuss the issue of social justice. What is social justice? Why do many people have different notions …
Ep 130: Bob Murphy and Norman Horn talk Morality and Politics, Christianity and the Troops, and Romans 13
This episode was originally recorded for the Bob Murphy show, where Bob and Norman Horn have a provocative conversation that …
The Politics of Complementarianism
This past June, the Southern Baptist Convention held their annual meeting. According to SBC President J. D. Greear , the …
Matt Walsh Is Wrong About Bodily Autonomy and Abortion
Matt Walsh recently argued against the existence of bodily autonomy. In Walsh’s estimation, bodily autonomy can’t exist because it’s a …
Finding Common Ground on Abortion
Jim Wallis, president of Sojourners, writes in a recent op-ed of the necessity for Christians on both the right and …
Ep 123: The Case Against Abortion with Chris Williams
We don’t usually publish two episodes in a row on the same topic, but when we do, you can be …
Ep 122: Pro-Life Libertarian Women Redefine Abortion Debate
Much of what is being said on the news and social media about abortion by both pro-choice and pro-life activists …
Optimists With A Story To Tell
Is our world getting better or getting worse? Should we be optimistic about what lies ahead, or fearful over what’s …
Should Christians give thanks for Memorial Day?
You’ve seen the post; the one that informs you of the differences between Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, and Armed Services …
Jesus Shows Us What It Means To Be Human
Scottish theologian Stephen Neill was excited and challenged by the story Christianity told about humanity. As a missionary, he spent …
Abortion Debate between Kerry Baldwin and Dr. Walter Block
The abortion issue has held a prominent position in legislative policy this year. From New York passing up-to-birth abortion and …
Why Aren’t There More Libertarian Christians?
When you think about Christianity’s influence in American politics, you probably first think of the Evangelical right. Christians are conservatives, …
Government would rather women abort than use cannabis
As I’m writing this, I’m nearly halfway through my second pregnancy (not counting two anembryonic pregnancies). I’ve been lucky, having …
If God Doesn’t Use Force to Impose His Will, How Can We?
If God doesn’t use force and violence to bend us to his will, why do we insist on using force …
Is the Bible “pro-government?”
Is the Bible “pro-government?” Simple answer, no. Yes, we find governments operating throughout the Bible. We even see various governments …