Turning the Other Cheek — Matthew 5:38-42
Dr. Norman Horn
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for an eye, and tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you, do not respond in kind
Tag: self-defense
Are Christian Libertarians also Pacifists?
Laurence Vance
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,
Is it Okay to Kill?
Laurence Vance
Is it okay to kill? I don’t mean a bug in your house, a snake in your garage, or a deer in the woods. Deer
Romans 13 and National Defense
Laurence Vance
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
When should a Christian defend himself?
Dr. Norman Horn
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
Do Christians have the right to defend themselves? (Even from the state?)
Dr. Norman Horn
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
UT-Austin Shooting & the “More Guns, Less Crime” Event
Dr. Norman Horn
On the morning of Tuesday, September 28, the University of Texas community was alerted to the terrifying situation of a gunman on campus. Students, staff, and faculty were told via text messages, emails, sirens, and various forms of social media to shelter in place and await evacuation.
Texas Senate Passes Concealed Carry on Campus Bill
Dr. Norman Horn
Big news in Austin! Yesterday, the Texas Senate passed the bill that would allow concealed carry on university campuses in Texas. While I still have
Podcast on Private Security with Gil Guillory
Dr. Norman Horn
In a libertarian society, the production of security services would not come from the State, but security most certainly would be provided via private security
Would Allowing Firearms on Campus Protect Students?
Dr. Norman Horn
Proponents of “gun free” campuses often say there is no reason to believe that guns on campus would prevent violence on campus. They feel confident saying this merely because guns are not currently allowed on campuses so we cannot amass any evidence. But to the contrary, this evidence does exist. Law-abiding citizens can and have used guns to prevent violence at schools in multiple instances.
