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The Libertarian Christian Institute’s curation of recommended books and resources.

The Libertarian Christian Institute’s curation of recommended books and resources.

History

Josephus on the Origin of the State

In The Antiquities, Josephus mentions that the first human government was built by Nimrod, the mighty hunter from the book of Genesis. This appears to be consistent with Genesis; no other organized government (unless you count a “clan”) is mentioned before his. Genesis is, first and foremost, a book of origins, and thus this original human government can arguably be taken as archetypal.

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Featured

How to start learning about Christian libertarianism

I recently met with a candidate for public office in Texas who had a number of questions about how to …

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Economics

Wind Energy: Destroying the Midwest One “Farm” at a Time

My father and I recently finished publishing a book entitled Paradise Destroyed: The Destruction of Rural Living by the Wind …

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Called to Freedom
History

Toward a More Augustinian View of Government

The following is an excerpt from Jason Hughey’s chapter in the new book, Called to Freedom. (edited for format) With …

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Called to Freedom
Announcements

Called to Freedom: Launching On February 1st!

LCI is pleased to announce that Called to Freedom will be released on February 1st! Called to Freedom is a …

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History

The Attempted Seduction of the Bride of Christ

“Christianity and Politics: The Attempted Seduction of the Bride of Christ” by Christopher R. Petruzzi. Wipf and Stock Resource Publications, …

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Called to Freedom
Announcements

Called to Freedom: Why You Can Be Christian and Libertarian

The Libertarian Christian Institute is proud to announce today that it will be the online home and hub for a …

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Book Reviews

Hearing the Scream

If snorting cocaine is against the law, the addict becomes a criminal. The law builds a wall between him and …

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Book Reviews

Real Dissent – A truly radical libertarian book

Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion by Thomas E. Woods Jr. (CreateSpace Independent …

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Book Reviews

Top 10 Libertarian (and Christian) Books for Christmas 2014

Looking for a great read to give that libertarian in your life this Christmas? Want to delve deep into something interesting over your Christmas vacation? Every year, I make it a point to highlight the best (in my opinion) recent and classic books about Christianity or libertarianism, and some books that address both at the same time.

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Book Reviews

Reflecting on the Sufferings and Temptations of Jesus

This is a video review of the book “If You Are the Son of God” by Jacques Ellul, French theologian …

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Economics

Reading Suggestions for a Progressive Friend

I tend to find myself in the minority among friends with the viewpoints I hold as a libertarian and a …

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Book Reviews

Can Ayn Rand and Christianity hold a civil conversation? A review of “The Soul of Atlas”

Book review of The Soul of Atlas by Mark Henderson. 2013 Reason Publishing, 246 pages. http://soulofatlas.com Although libertarians have been …

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History

War, Empire, and the Military

Introduction to Laurence M. Vance, War, Empire, and the Military: Essays on the Follies of War and U.S. Foreign Policy …

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Book Reviews

The Moral Case for a Free Economy

Defending the Free Market: The Moral Case for a Free Economy, by Robert Sirico (Regnery Publishing, 2012), 213 pages. Critics …

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Book Reviews

Looking Forward by Looking Backward (My Personal 2013 Recap)

Adult maturity is partly evidenced by how well we allow our past to influence our vision and hope for the …

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Book Reviews

Top 10 Libertarian (and Christian) Books for 2013

Every year, I try to highlight some of the best recent and classic books about Christianity, libertarianism, and the books …

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Book Reviews

Sow It Everywhere

Review of Martin A. Lee, Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana—Medical, Recreational, and Scientific (Scribner, 2012), vii + 519 …

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Book Reviews

Two Important Books for Libertarian Christians

I must recommend two important books for Libertarian Christians. The first is Turn Neither to the Right Nor to the …

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Book Reviews

Make Everything Voluntary

God created a remarkable world, a world where if you follow good ethics and work hard then the results are …

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Book Reviews

“It is Dangerous to be Right when the Government is Wrong” Book Review

Review of Andrew Napolitano, It is Dangerous to be Right When the Government is Wrong: The Case for Personal Freedom …

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Book Reviews

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: A Book Review

Let’s take a stroll today through something other than politics today. I recently read a book by Douglas Sean O’Donnell …

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Book Reviews

Top 10 Libertarian Books for Christmas 2011

Every year, I like to construct a list of some of the best books released in the past year and …

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Book Reviews

“Not a Fan” Book Review

I recently read an interesting book called Not a Fan, by Kyle Idleman. I don’t want to do an in-depth …

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Book Reviews

What is the best book on the essentials of libertarianism?

Have you ever wondered what book you ought to give to a person inquiring about libertarianism to you? What do …

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Book Reviews

Top 10 Books for Libertarians–Christmas 2010 Edition

Of all posts on LibertarianChristians.com, the holiday book lists are some of the most perennially popular. 2010 has seen some …

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Book Reviews

Leo Tolstoy Against the State

Russian writer Leo Tolstoy is considered one of the greatest novelists of all time. War and Peace and Anna Karenina have inspired millions over the last century. Less well-known about Tolstoy, though, is that his interpretation of Christian ethics has had a profound effect upon the world, especially regarding non-resistance and pacifism. In this paper, I will examine the development of these themes in Tolstoy’s philosophy as they appear in The Kingdom of God is Within You.

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News

More Free Books: Cult of the Presidency

Free books are good, right? The Cult of the Presidency is currently available for free in electronic form from the …

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Libertarianism

Great Libertarian Quotes in Heinlein

Yesterday on LewRockwell.com, Jeff Riggenbach posted a short essay entitled Was Robert A. Heinlein a Libertarian? It reminded me of …

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Theology

Leo Tolstoy and Non-Resistance

Russian writer Leo Tolstoy is considered one of the greatest novelists of all time. War and Peace and Anna Karenina have inspired millions over the last century. Less well-known about Tolstoy, though is that he had a profound effect upon many due to his interpretation of Christian ethics, especially regarding non-resistance and pacifism. In 1884, he expounded upon his beliefs in What I Believe, and this work was promptly banned in Russia for its negative depiction of the state and the Russian church. After the book had spread throughout the world and garnered attention, Russian secular and religious intellectuals began attacking his ideas. The Kingdom of God is Within You, published in 1894, is a further explanation of his beliefs and a response to his opponents.

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