Protestant vs Catholic: Research Into Competing Visions of Church and State

Protestant vs Catholic on Scripture, Church, and State Authority

Tonight I’m joined by Zach from The Legacy Right for a deep dive into Protestant vs Catholic approaches to theology, authority, and the role of the state. This isn’t a “gotcha” debate—this is a serious look at how two major Christian traditions arrive at competing visions of church and state, and what that means for Christian libertarians and Christian anarchists today.

We’ll explore questions like:

– Do Protestants and Catholics ground civil authority differently?
– How does Scripture vs Tradition shape our view of political power?
– Is Catholicism compatible with anarchism—or does its hierarchical structure imply a different model of social order?
– Does Protestantism’s emphasis on sola scriptura lead naturally to decentralization?
– What do both traditions do with Romans 13?
– And can Christians—regardless of tradition—truly embrace a stateless ethic under the Lordship of Christ?

If you’re interested in theology, political philosophy, or the intersections of Christian faith and liberty, this conversation is for you.

No King but Christ.
Protestant or Catholic—we’re all wrestling with the same passages.

Join the livestream, jump into the chat, and bring your best questions.