Libertarian Christian Perspectives

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Patriotism

"God and Country" Christians are proud of their country. Should they be?

Patriotism is complicated for a variety of reasons, so it is important for Christian libertarians to know their stuff when it comes to how Christians should relate to the state.

Articles

Is America the Last, Best Hope of the World?

September 8, 2021

The idea that America is the last, best hope of the world is the spirit that animates a great deal of political activity in our country. The “last, best hope” is one of the most enduring rallying cries preached to garner support and enthusiasm for major government initiatives throughout American history. It has become such a widely accepted notion that its veracity and relevance for lawmaking and executive action is simply assumed, even among Christians.

Weekend Insights – America’s True Freedom?

July 4, 2021

Welcome back to Weekend Insights, your LCI “President’s Corner” of miscellaneous articles, events, books, vids, and whatever else I’m thinking about…

Can Christians Serve Two Masters?

July 3, 2021

“No man can serve two masters” (Matthew 6:24). The fine print at the bottom of the website where I signed up to receive some religious

When Christians Love Political Power More Than People

July 2, 2021

… the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.

Is Jesus killing America? No, Jesus is life.

May 26, 2021

Calling them to Himself, Jesus said to them, “You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles domineer over them; and their

“Christian America” Is Dead. Where Does Our Hope Come From?

November 17, 2020

When it comes to the contemporary political and cultural landscape, I believe a large segment of American Christians feel completely surrounded with no means of escape, and they are fighting like hell against their enemies. To be sure, not every American Christian feels this way — only those who identify America, consciously or subconsciously, as fundamentally Christian in its character and values.

Can a Christian Join the Military?

September 30, 2020

This guest post is by Steve Wilder. Steve is an electrical engineer and homeschooling father of four. There are three views Christians hold about war:

When Bad Ideas Matter

July 1, 2020

This is a guest post by Guy Monahan. Civility is needed in America. Recently I went to the sanctuary of church during the week, and

Thirteen Signs Caesar Might Be Lord of Your Life

January 9, 2019

“A fish doesn’t know it’s swimming in water.” “A crazy man doesn’t know he’s crazy.” We’ve all heard these quips. And they indicate something powerful

Patriotic Services

July 3, 2017

For the past two weeks, the sign in front of a church near my house has advertised a “patriotic service” for Sunday, July 2. Other

Would Jesus Celebrate Memorial Day?

May 29, 2017

Memorial Day, as we all know, is not just the official beginning of the summer vacation season. It is a federal holiday that commemorates U.S.

Old Testament Christians

May 4, 2016

There is, of course, no such thing as an Old Testament Christian, since the disciples of Jesus Christ were “called Christians first at Antioch” (Acts

The Cult of Statism

July 9, 2014

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

Interview with Brian Zahnd

June 5, 2014

Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is the author of several books, most

A Farewell to Mars

June 3, 2014

I cannot overstate my excitement to promote Brian Zahnd’s latest book, A Farewell to Mars. I am passionate about the message of Jesus as it addresses

Militarism and Easter

April 19, 2014

On this Good Friday, Christians are focused on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ as a propitiation for the sins of the world. But on every

The Antidote to Military Exceptionalism

March 27, 2014

This talk was given at the Authors Forum at the 2014 Austrian Economics Research Conference at the Mises Institute. I would like to thank Joe

Dismantling the American Empire

February 14, 2014

The WikiLeaks revelations have shined a light on the dark nature of U.S. foreign policy, including, as Eric Margolis recently described it: “Washington’s heavy-handed treatment

Ep 332: Biblical Interpretation, Libertarianism, and the Dangers of Christian Nationalism, with Matt Whitman

June 23, 2023

Biblical Interpretation, Libertarianism, and the Dangers of Christian Nationalism, with Matt Whitman In this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, our guest is Matt Whitman,

Ep. 65 | ‘The Statement on Christian Nationalism and the Gospel’ with Cody Cook

June 20, 2023

Ep. 65 | ‘The Statement on Christian Nationalism and the Gospel’ with Cody Cook In this episode, Cody Cook and I discuss The Statement on

Ep 229: What About Nationalism, the Nation State, & Patriotism?

June 29, 2021

Join the co-authors of Faith Seeking Freedom to get a “behind the scenes” look at the the book’s creation and the content of Chapter 8:

Ep 203: Was 2020 the Year of Fear?

December 29, 2020

In the final episode of 2020, Norman, Matthew, and Kerry join Doug for an extended episode with a heartfelt discussion about 2020. They reflect on

Ep 202: Resisting Babel, with John Mark Hicks

December 23, 2020

In this episode, Doug and Norman talk Church history with Prof. John Mark Hicks of Lipscomb University. Dr. Hicks’s recent book Resisting Babel discusses the

Ep 149: Trains, Jesus, & Murder, with Richard Beck

December 18, 2019

Richard Beck joins us again to discuss his new book on Johnny Cash. Why was Johnny Cash so popular? How did he bring together gospel

Ep 39: Libertarians and Libertinism with Taylor Barkley

November 6, 2017

The popular perception of libertarianism is often skewed. While those on the left tend to think of libertarians as greedy and self-absorbed with no concern

Ep 38: The Bible’s Portrayal of the State (with Jason Hughey)

October 30, 2017

What is the biblical portrayal of the state? The Libertarian Christian Institute frequently discusses this question; it has very important ramifications for how we think

Ep 37: News with Nick & Norman

October 23, 2017

Mass shootings, gun control Protest with a football North Korea, South Korea, Rajoy as Franco No, it’s not a new Billy Joel song; it’s a

Ep 11: For God or Country

April 24, 2017

God & Country: for generations, it has been the refrain of ‘respectable’ Christianity for many Americans, but is it really a Christian concept? What about

Libertarian Christian Perspectives

Selected Content on Current Events

Patriotism

"God and Country" Christians are proud of their country. Should they be?

Articles

Is America the Last, Best Hope of the World?

Weekend Insights – America’s True Freedom?

Can Christians Serve Two Masters?

When Christians Love Political Power More Than People

“Christian America” Is Dead. Where Does Our Hope Come From?

Can a Christian Join the Military?

When Bad Ideas Matter

Thirteen Signs Caesar Might Be Lord of Your Life

Patriotic Services

Would Jesus Celebrate Memorial Day?

Old Testament Christians

The Cult of Statism

Interview with Brian Zahnd

A Farewell to Mars

Militarism and Easter

The Antidote to Military Exceptionalism

Dismantling the American Empire

Podcast Episodes

Ep 332: Biblical Interpretation, Libertarianism, and the Dangers of Christian Nationalism, with Matt Whitman

Ep. 65 | ‘The Statement on Christian Nationalism and the Gospel’ with Cody Cook

Ep 229: What About Nationalism, the Nation State, & Patriotism?

Ep 203: Was 2020 the Year of Fear?

Ep 202: Resisting Babel, with John Mark Hicks

Ep 149: Trains, Jesus, & Murder, with Richard Beck

Ep 39: Libertarians and Libertinism with Taylor Barkley

Ep 38: The Bible’s Portrayal of the State (with Jason Hughey)

Ep 37: News with Nick & Norman

Ep 11: For God or Country

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