Resurrection Sunday: the Surety of Our Hope
Each Easter, countless people from around the world look forward to spending time with friends and family, or perhaps just …
Category: Libertarianism
Announcing: Christian Libertarian Review
As LCI has considered our direction over these past several months, it has become increasingly clear that our greatest value …
Do libertarians want to get rid of regulation?
Recently I received a question via email from a fellow Christian. Editing for clarity, he asked: “Do libertarians want to …
The Exorcism of Collectivism
Exorcising Collectivism out of Personhood (or, The Exorcism of Collectivism) Have you ever found yourself living out an expected role …
Phony Anarchists
Reuters is reporting on supposed ‘anarchist groups’ planning to interfere with Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on January 20th. This falls …
The Attempted Seduction of the Bride of Christ
“Christianity and Politics: The Attempted Seduction of the Bride of Christ” by Christopher R. Petruzzi. Wipf and Stock Resource Publications, …
The Incarnation and Liberty
As the end of the year approaches, most people are thinking about the cultural and practical aspects of the Christmas …
The Prophetic Voice of Libertarian Christians
The election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States will be a catalyst for various …
Jamin Hübner on ‘Distributive Justice’
Dr. Jamin Hübner recently participated in a discussion at the University of Mississippi pertaining to distributive justice. Those on the …
What Libertarianism Is (and Isn’t)
Recently I was at a gathering of libertarian activists. Most of them were around age 20 and had been involved …
Ron Paul is still the only Christian choice for President
Ron Paul is the only major presidential candidate Christians could hire without sinning against Jesus in my lifetime. What I …
“We” Don’t Know Who “We” Are
I recently attended our city council’s monthly public meeting. My daughter needed to sit in and take notes for a …
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 …
10 Reasons Why the Future of Liberty Runs Through Rene Girard
Ever reach that long sought after job promotion, dream vacation, new smartphone, sports car, public recognition, or desired weight only …
What Libertarians Want From the Government
Americans of all political persuasions want something from the government, including libertarians. But what libertarians want from the government is …
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 …
The Problem with American Conservatism
“The problem with American conservatism is that it hates the left more than the state, loves the past more than …
Conservatism versus Libertarianism
When conservative politicians are trying to get the votes of libertarians and “libertarian-leaning” Republicans, they often tout the supposed affinity …
The End of Stoning: Jesus and the Personhood Revolution
A problem people have when thinking about the lasting legacy of Jesus is the tendency to either objectify him as …
The Drug Test That Could Cost You Everything
Although I have written over fifty articles on the injustice, hypocrisy, insanity, senselessness, inhumanity, and evils of the government’s war …
Stones Cry Out: How Jesus Ends the State
This guest post is from Christians For Liberty 2016 Conference speaker David Gornoski, and originally appeared on FEE.org. Warning: The …
The Libertarian Priority
“I am getting more and more convinced that the war-peace question is the key to the whole libertarian business.” ~ …
Religious Liberty Bills Miss the Real Issue
Same-sex marriage was first legalized in the United States in Massachusetts in 2004. That came as no surprise. But then …
Concerned with Libertarianism? You Shouldn’t Be
Southern Baptist Seminary President Al Mohler misunderstands libertarianism. Attempts to correct his perception have been unsuccessful thus far. Maybe in …
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.
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 …