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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

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