Rights, Obligations, Favor and Love
John Knowlton is an entrepreneur, pastor, and avid cyclist. He lives in Kalamazoo, MI with his wife and children. Find …
Tag: common good
What if You Weren’t Allowed to Vote?
I want to do a brief thought experiment. Despite the implausibility of this scenario, I think it might explain why …
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 …
Economic Theory, Self-Interest, and the Bible
This essay continues the Christian Theology and Public Policy Course by John Cobin, author of the books Bible and Government …
“Christians and the Common Good” Book Review
Review of Christians and the Common Good, by Charles Gutenson (Brazos Press, 2011). 192 pages, $19.99. —- Christians and non-Christians …