Libertarian Christian Perspectives: Pacifism

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Pacifism

Followers of the Prince of Peace should be expected to walk in the way of peace.

War, violence, and general aggression saturate our everyday lives. Libertarian Christians affirm the non-aggression principle, but does that mean they are pacifists? Is the NAP sufficient for a Christian, or must we walk an even narrower path as we follow the Prince of Peace – something easier said than done. 

Articles

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