Ep 233: A Libertarian Christian Reading of Romans 13, with Matthew Bellis
LCI Staff
Does Romans 13 mean that we, as Christians, should just submit to the state? Or is there perhaps a better, more nuanced way to understand
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Should Christians Call on the State to End Gun Violence?
Guest Contributor
This is a guest post by Kollin Fields. Kollin is an Adjunct Professor of History, and a Ph.D. candidate in American intellectual history and political
Respect the Person, Not the Office
Dr. Jamin Andreas Hübner
“Total jerk, but, gotta respect her position.” “Paid off porn stars, but, he’s the President. And we should respect the office.” These are the kinds
Christianity and Self-Ownership
Isaac Morehouse
Is the libertarian idea of self-ownership contrary to the authority of God? Not all libertarians believe in self-ownership Before discussing whether or not the libertarian
The Crucifixion Repudiates Earthly Powers
Dr. Norman Horn
Malcolm Muggeridge was a journalist and contemporary of C.S. Lewis. I have seen him quoted by Christian writers multiple times in recent days, which is
Conservatism, liberalism, or non-aggression?
Guest Contributor
There is a distant friend of mine who is a conservative, political activist who regularly insults and belittles ideological opponents on Facebook. A few weeks ago in one of his many cyber-arguments he quipped, “I am a social conservative and a Republican because of my faith in Christ.” A few days later, my wife and I were entering one of our favorite restaurants. Out front was an older, economy car with both 2008 and 2012 Obama/Biden bumper stickers and another sticker declaring, “I am a Democrat because of my faith.” Beside the statement was a cross.
The Cult of Statism
Don Ehrke
This guest post is by Rev. Donald Ehrke. He is a Libertarian, a former GOP campaign manager, and ordained minister living in Alexandria, Virginia. Many
Shall We Smite With the Sword?
Laurence Vance
Philip Mauro (1859-1952) was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and educated at Columbian University in the nation’s capital, now known as George Washington University. He
Locking Eyes With Culture
Doug Stuart
This is part two of a series liveblogging Tim Suttle’s book, Public Jesus. You can read the introduction to the series here, and a discussion
Do Christians have the right to defend themselves? (Even from the state?)
Guest Contributor
This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government and Christian Theology of Public
