Politics as Spiritual Formation
Political engagement shapes us. It forms us. Politics affect, not just our thoughts, but the inclinations of our heart. Political engagement …
Category: Theology
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 …
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 …
Joseph Judson Taylor, Man of Peace
Since the beginning of the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, two words that have rarely been seen together are “Baptist” and “pacifist.” We have instead been subject to things like high-profile Baptist leader Jerry Falwell writing a defense of the Iraq war titled “God Is Pro-War” …
Sniper Theology
There came out of the woodwork after George W. Bush’s immoral, unjust, and unnecessary invasion, occupation, and destruction of Iraq …
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.
Tearing Out Your Eye and Quitting Your Job
In this guest post LCC welcomes Matthew Gilliland, libertarian writer and speaker. He holds a J.D. from North Carolina Central …
New Testament Theology of the State now in Portuguese
One of the most historically popular (and interesting, in my opinion) articles on LCC has been my New Testament Theology …
Peter Enns Tells Me So
Peter Enns is a professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University with a PhD in Near Ancient Languages and Civilizations …
The Bible is a Voice to the Oppressed
Here is a great quote from Rob Bell (via azspot), with a generous hat-tip to our friend Bonnie Kristian. “Most …
LCC author Doug Douma and Gordon Clark
LCC author Doug Douma is now an admin on the Gordon H. Clark Foundation website. Dr. Clark (1902-1985) was a …
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 …
The Heroic Anti-War Baptist Preacher Robert Hall
English Baptist minister Robert Hall (1764-1831) was the namesake and youngest child of fourteen born to a Baptist minister. One …
Reflecting on the Sufferings and Temptations of Jesus
This is a video review of the book “If You Are the Son of God” by Jacques Ellul, French theologian …
Theological Implications of State Social Justice Programs
Christians who identify with a Left political ideology frequently appeal to state intervention in the market as a means of promoting the common good. This is especially true as it relates to many Christians who place an emphasis on promoting social justice. Having attended a Jesuit University where progressive politics were dominant and social justice was held in very high esteem, I can readily attest to this. For examples beyond my personal anecdotes, see the anti-libertarian conference Erroneous Autonomy at The Catholic University of America, and note some recent trends among protestant Christians.
The Biblical Foundations of Christian Libertarianism
The Christians for Liberty 2014 Conference has come and gone, but now we get to post the videos from the …
Norman Horn and Adam Bradt on the Voluntary Virtues Network
I recently had the pleasure of talking with Adam Bradt of the Liberationis Reipublicae Show on the Voluntary Virtues Network …
God is the Author of Liberty
This sermon was given by Pastor David Bess at his congregation this July 6th, 2014. Scripture Reading: Luke 4:16-21 We …
Slavery in the Bible
This guest post is by Rev. Donald Ehrke. He is a Libertarian, a former GOP campaign manager, and ordained minister …
Interview with Brian Zahnd
Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is the …
A Farewell to Mars
I cannot overstate my excitement to promote Brian Zahnd’s latest book, A Farewell to Mars. I am passionate about the message …
What the Bible says about Immigrants
Many conservative and liberal Christians in America look upon immigrants very negatively. Despite the irrefutable evidence that immigrants – even …
Libertarians, Inerrancy, and the Problem of Romans 13
Romans 13 and Inerrancy Theology, liberty, and economics are my favorite topics to study, debate, or teach, especially when they …
Militarism and Easter
On this Good Friday, Christians are focused on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ as a propitiation for the sins of …
Compulsory Charity is not Charitable At All
This guest post is by Rev. Donald Ehrke. He is a Libertarian, a former GOP campaign manager, and ordained minister …
Hope for the Dead, Hope for the Living
Two articles came to my attention today that are well worth reading. The first comes from Judge Andrew Napolitano as …
Pray for Our Troops
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; (1 …
Friday Challenge: Spot the theological problem
It’s Friday, let’s play a game! Today’s challenge is to spot the theological problem in this song: Okay, I’ll give …
Is Wealth a Sin?
Whenever statistics about inequality and the so-called “control of wealth” get published, the Progressive blogosphere goes wild and their social …
Phil Robertson’s Victory Over the Secular Theocracy
This guest post is by David Theroux, Founder and President of the Independent Institute. This two-part series (see part 1) …