Ep. 101 – What is Degeneracy? How the Christian Right Dehumanizes Their Neighbors

July 9, 2025
Biblical Anarchy Podcast

In this episode of Biblical Anarchy, Jacob Winograd unpacks a provocative question: why do many Christians fixate on sexual immorality—like drag shows and pornography—while giving a pass to the far greater evils of state-sanctioned violence, unjust wars, and economic destruction? Reflecting on a recent controversy involving journalist Glenn Greenwald, Jacob challenges the Christian right’s disproportionate outrage and argues for a biblically faithful hierarchy of sin that prioritizes justice, peace, and human dignity. Drawing from Genesis, Romans 13, and libertarian political theory, he emphasizes that not all sins are equal in consequence, and that the Church must recenter its ethical focus.

Jacob explores how empire, war, fiat currency, and welfare dependency are more destructive to God’s design for society than the private sins often targeted by culture warriors. He examines the etymology and meaning of “degeneracy,” critiques Andrew Wilson’s response to Greenwald, and proposes a better framework for Christian moral outrage—one rooted in the gospel, ordered liberty, and proper spheres of authority. Whether you’re a libertarian Christian or a skeptical traditionalist, this episode invites you to reexamine what truly threatens human flourishing.

Main Points of Discussion

Timestamp	Topic
00:00	Reevaluating Christian Priorities on State and Morality
04:13	Exploring the Origins of Biblical Anarchy and Christian Reactions
07:59	Libertarian Perspective on Marriage and State Involvement
10:08	Understanding Biblical Anarchy and Proportionality
14:21	Media Manipulation Targets Anti-War Journalists and Exposes Hypocrisy
16:27	Media Frenzy Distracts from War Issues
19:50	Debating Glenn Greenwald’s Influence and Right-Wing Populism
24:59	Discussion on Genetic Connotations and Misinterpretations
29:27	Struggle for Objective Standards in Law
33:03	Personal Actions vs. Broad Societal Impact
36:29	State’s Impact on Time Preference and Inflation Consequences
39:48	The Welfare Dilemma: Balancing Support and Dependency Concerns
41:53	Welfare System’s Hidden Racial Impact?
47:42	Church Discipline, Libertarianism, and Being Pro-Life
48:27	Pro-Life Means Valuing All Human Lives
54:24	Exploring Sin’s Impact on Society and the Role of Sovereignty

Additional Resources

Ep. 100: Christian Anarchy Is Going Mainstream – And That’s a Good Thing https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-100-christian-anarchy-is-going-mainstream-and-thats-a-good-thing/
Ep. 97 : Why This Powerful Debate With Andrew Wilson Exposed Christian Nationalism https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-97-why-this-powerful-debate-with-andrew-wilson-exposed-christian-nationalism/
Ep. 69: How Does Sexual Degeneracy Lead to Tyranny? LGBTQ Affirming Interpretations of the Bible, Part 2 https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-69-how-does-sexual-degeneracy-lead-to-tyranny-lgbtq-affirming-interpretations-of-the-bible-part-2/

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