Christian libertarianism

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Taxation is Theft. Yes, Really.

Christian Worldview

The Acton Institute’s excellent Powerblog recently published a piece by Jordan Ballor entitled “Is Taxation Theft?” Ballor’s answer is essentially “no in principle, but it can be.” His short argument ...

Jason Hughey to debate Christian Libertarianism at AFF

Announcements

Our good friend Jason Hughey, co-author of the forthcoming book project Called to Freedom, will be defending the compatibility of Christianity and libertarianism at an upcoming debate, hosted by America’s ...

Christians and Libertarians on the Tom Woods Show

Announcements

One of my first major influences as a libertarian was Dr. Thomas Woods, through his impressive articles and the lovely book The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History. When I ...

Conservative and Libertarian Christians: Worldview Allies or Enemies?

Philosophy

I am so glad my colleague Norman Horn, founder and President of the Libertarian Christian Institute (LCI), was given a chance to debate well-known evangelical leader and Southern Baptist Theological ...

Post-Debate Recap and What Should Have Been Said

Christian Worldview

Today I participated in a debate-of-sorts on the Up For Debate radio show. The other discussant was Dr. Al Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and well-known evangelical ...

christian posture toward others

Land of Promise

Book Reviews

What would a country founded by Christians on libertarian principles look like? James Wesley Rawles endeavors to provide an answer to this question in his latest work, Land of Promise. ...

Reader questions on war, violence, and overturning tables

Libertarianism

I always enjoy getting interesting questions from readers via our Contact Page, and when I’m really on top of things I actually get to answer them! Here are a few ...

Do you own your body?

Libertarianism

If there is one thing that the smelliest, most down-and-out, most destitute, most forsaken homeless guy who sleeps under a bridge has in common with Donald Trump it is that ...

Progressives, Libertarians, and God’s Economy

Essential Reading

When progressives emphasize social justice by using collectivist phrases like “common good” and “caring for our neighbor,” the typical reaction of libertarians is to focus on their wrongheaded policies and ...

The Intersection of Faith and Politics

Events

It has been a while since we posted a video from the Christians for Liberty 2014 Conference, but that is primarily because my videographer is… well, let’s just say he ...

I used to think I was a social conservative…

Culture

I received an excellent question today from a new reader whom we will call D., and I thought it was so great that it would be worth sharing with you: ...

LCC at the International Students for Liberty Conference Next Weekend

Announcements

I am happy to announce that LibertarianChristians.com will be hosting a breakout session at the International Students for Liberty Conference next weekend. Come meet me, Jason Rink, Doug Stuart, and ...

What’s in a name? A question of LCC’s labeling.

Christian Ethics

LCC reader Will asks via email: Is there a difference between Christian Libertarians and Libertarian Christians? I am more inclined to state my theology first and my philosophy second, but ...

A Brief Retrospective on the Christians for Liberty Conference

Announcements

Three weeks ago, we hosted the first ever Christians for Liberty Conference at St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. Now that we have had a chance to breathe a little ...

Stuck in the Middle

Events

Talking to Christians about libertarianism can be challenging at times. Doug Stuart says we often feel "stuck in the middle" between liberal and conservative Christians. In this presentation, Doug discusses ...

The Biblical Foundations of Christian Libertarianism

Christian Worldview

The Christians for Liberty 2014 Conference has come and gone, but now we get to post the videos from the conference for everyone to see. Now, enjoy my presentation on ...

Norman Horn and Adam Bradt on the Voluntary Virtues Network

Media

I recently had the pleasure of talking with Adam Bradt of the Liberationis Reipublicae Show on the Voluntary Virtues Network about Christianity and libertarianism, and I thought you’d like to ...

Meet the CFL Speakers: Dr. Norman Horn

Events

Yeah, everybody knows me, right? Well, perhaps not. Here’s a 60-second bio for your host of the Christians for Liberty Conference. Dr. Norman Horn is the founder and editor of ...

The Cult of Statism

American History

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 thanks to Donald for his ...

Online Christian libertarianism seminar at Liberty.me on June 12

Announcements

If you are a member of Liberty.me, then join me this Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 8:30 EST (7:30 CST) for a presentation on Christianity and libertarianism. We will have ...

WATCH: Liberty Defined with Ron Paul

Media

The Independent Institute recently hosted a special seminar with Dr. Ron Paul to talk about the future of freedom in America. He spoke of America’s “increasingly dysfunctional political system” and ...

Norman Horn on the Tom Woods Show

Announcements

This week I had the privilege of being on the Tom Woods Show to talk about Christian libertarianism, economics, ethics, a little theology, and the Christians for Liberty Conference 2014. ...

The Libertarian Position on Hobby Lobby

Culture

In September 2012, the privately held retail store Hobby Lobby filed a lawsuit against the US federal government regarding new regulations in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requiring that employer ...

Norman Horn on Reddit for a Christian Libertarian AMA Tonight

Announcements

Tonight (Sunday, March 9, 2014) at 6 pm CST I will be doing an “Ask Me Anything” session on the Anarcho-Capitalism Reddit board (or “Sub-Reddit” for regular users). I will ...

The Moral Case for a Free Economy

Book Reviews

Defending the Free Market: The Moral Case for a Free Economy, by Robert Sirico (Regnery Publishing, 2012), 213 pages. Critics of the free market assert that it fails the underprivileged, ...

How critical is a Christian Worldview to Libertarianism?

Christian Worldview

Today I received an email from the Christian Post to comment on a recent speech by Institute for Faith, Work, and Economics scholar Jay Richards. Apparently, Mr. Richards argues that ...

A Response to Stoker

Christian Ethics

This article was jointly written by Doug Stuart and Jessica Hooker. “…libertarianism is a values system of its own, and it’s an alternative, not a complement, to the values system ...

Elizabeth Stoker has called our bluff – LCC is shutting down (NOT!)

Media

Blogger Elizabeth Stoker is attempting to convince her readers that libertarianism and Christianity are fundamentally incompatible. From the subsequent articles it appears as though this is a new hobby horse ...

Are Christian Libertarians also Pacifists?

Christian Worldview

I have been called many things since I began writing in 2003 about the immoral, unjust invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, the menacing warfare state, the U.S. evil empire of ...

Libertarianism, the Church, and the Millennial Generation

Appearances

Will the millennial generation make a difference in the church? Will the older generation partner with us and encourage us to be bold and courageous, and to speak truth to ...

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