Theology

Is Rebellion against Rulers Rebellion against God? (Part 1)

American History

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course essays by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. —- I just ...

The Divine Ordination of State Criminals and Legalized Crime (Part 2)

History

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course essays by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. —- May a ...

The Divine Ordination of State Criminals and Legalized Crime (Part 1)

Libertarianism

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course essays by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. —- Just what ...

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Dumbing Down the Church

Culture

This guest post is by Doug Newman, and was originally published on Strike-The-Root on January 20, 2005. But as you will see, it is a timeless piece… —- In 2003, ...

What would the Twelve Apostles say about modern government?

History

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course essays by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. —- How would ...

Public Policy Theology in Historical Context

History

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course essays by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. —- “Honor the ...

The Evil Nature of the State

History

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course essays by John Cobin, author of the great books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. —- The ...

The State is Not Benevolent

Politics

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course essays by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. —- The state ...

Is the State Run by Satan?

Theology

This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course essays by John Cobin, author of the great books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public Policy. —- Is ...

God: The Author of Liberty

History

By Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. This selection was a Sunday morning ser­monette at a FEE seminar in 1965. ...

Can a Christian Kill for His Government?

American History

This is a serious and controversial question to ask anytime, but especially in the midst of a war. But that is exactly what Bennie Lee Fudge did — in 1943. ...

Some Thoughts on Violence

Theology

By Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. This article, slightly abridged, appeared in The Lutheran Scholar, October, 1970. —- Most ...

Why Religious People Struggle with Economics

Theology

By Jeffrey Tucker, originally posted at Mises.org on March 30, 2011. For years I’ve puzzled over the question of why religious people have such trouble coming to terms with economics. ...

No Continuing City: The Paradox of a Christian Society

History

Benedict of Nursia pictured the ideal monastery as “a little state, which could serve as a model for the new Christian society.” Those who respond to the call of monasticism ...

“The Ethics of Martin Luther” Book Review

Book Reviews

Book review of The Ethics of Martin Luther by Paul Althaus, translated by Robert C. Schultz. Augsberg Fortress Press, 1972. Retail: $18.00. —- Most of literature I have read on ...

Is Libertarianism Compatible With Religion?

Theology

This talk was given at the 2011 Austrian Scholars Conference at the Mises Institute. —- I never met Murray Rothbard. I still remember the day when I received a postcard ...

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The Greatest Christian Warmonger of All Time

Christian Ethics

I had never heard of Ellis Washington until I saw his recent WorldNetDaily article titled “Nation-building? No, Christian-building” and did some digging. Besides being a weekend commentator for WorldNetDaily, Washington ...

Laurence Vance’s Commentary on Galatians

Book Reviews

As most of this blog’s readers know, well-known LewRockwell.com author and scholar Laurence Vance has joined the crew of LCC contributors. Recently, he sent me a copy of his latest ...

With or Without a God: Natural Law and Property Rights

History

[Excerpted from An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, vol. 1, Economic Thought Before Adam Smith (1995). An MP3 audio file of this article, read by Jeff Riggenbach. ...

Battle for the Mind

Theology

By Edmund Opitz, originally published in the April 1984 edition of The Freeman. —- The term Weltanschauung is nothing more than a highfalutin label for “world view.” Everyone has a ...

Jesus and Soldiers

Christian Ethics

My good friend Stephan Kinsella, who is not a Christian, recently attended an event with great relevance to our time and situation within  the church today. He had the following ...

Theonomy, theology, and voting

Theology

Did this post title turn your head? Did you wonder what this would be about? Me too. Actually, I have been lax about answering some of the Libertarian FAQ Questions ...

Biblical Roots of American Liberty

Theology

Originally by Edmund Opitz in the July 1991 (41) edition of The Freeman. —- The First Amendment to the Constitution forbids Congress to set up an official church; there was ...

No Man Can Serve Two Masters

Christian Ethics

“Why is it that we see men willing to sacrifice property, the comforts of home, the sweets of the domestic and family relationship, undergo privations and sorrows, suffer hunger, and ...

The Doctrine of a Christian Warmonger

Appearances

Today we continue the podcast series of the Christianity and War Audiobook, by Laurence Vance, with the essay “The Doctrine of the Christian Warmonger.” https://libertarianchristians.com/audio/lcc_vance_18.mp3 Right click here to download ...

How to Promote Peace in Your Church

Theology

It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but it is for a good reason. I’ve been carefully writing this article and I really hope you benefit from it. If you ...

The Lasting Influence of Schleiermacher and Kierkegaard

History

Let us take a brief departure from politics to some theological history, shall we? Friedrich Schleiermacher (1768-1834) and Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) had an enormous impact upon the history of theology ...

Christianity in Action – the Obama Presidency

News

Ever wondered what Christianity looks like in practice? Look no further than… President Obama! I saw this today at a demonstration at UT-Austin in front of Gregory Gym and the ...

What Happened to the Southern Baptists?

Appearances

Today we continue the podcast series of the Christianity and War Audiobook, by Laurence Vance. This essay is entitled “What Happened to the Southern Baptists?”, and chronicles how the SBC ...

Disciple of Liberty by Jason Rink, Book Review

Book Reviews

In the world of literature on liberty, books fall into three distinct categories. First are the books for experts scholars, deeper works that address high level concepts, social or economic ...

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