The Libertarian Christian Podcast
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Cody Cook is back for a deep dive into the complexities of interpreting Romans 13. Cody challenges traditional readings of these passages, suggesting that the Apostle Paul may have employed irony or even sarcasm when discussing the role of magistrates and the obedience due to them. Are rulers always to be obeyed, and do they consistently execute good? Cody argues otherwise, referencing external literature and historical context to support his claim.
Throughout the conversation, both Doug and Cody shed light on the responsibility of Christians to live a non-violent life, fueled by love that overshadows or catalyzes the judgment against oppressive rulers. They explore the nuanced Greek language and bring to the forefront the scholarly perspectives of T.L. Carter, along with thoughts from NT Wright and Michael Bird, suggesting a more ironic take on Paul's words.
Listeners will be invited to reconsider what it means to honor the magistrate and reflect on the broader implications of a duty-bound Christian conscience in the face of authority. This is a critical examination of libertarian and potentially anarchist views on governance, questioning if the state is indeed the sole model for societal order.
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Ep 195: Faith Seeking Freedom
Ep 194: A Conversation with Dr. Norman Horn and Mike Maharrey
Ep 193: The Use and Abuse of Science in Public Discourse, with Dr. Norman Horn
Ep 192: How to have Grace-Filled Political Conversations, with Beth Silvers
Ep 191: Libertarian Christian Roundtable on Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The Supreme Court, Abortion, and Al Mohler
Ep 190: Ending the Death Penalty, with Hannah Cox
Ep 189: Love Matters More, with Jared Byas
Ep 188: How to Parent as a Libertarian Christian
Ep 187: Just the Truth, with Gen LaGreca
Ep 186: Bitcoin and the Christian, with Brian Harrington and Josh Humphrey
Ep 185: Christianity in China, with Jason Szeftel
Ep 184: Pop Culture To Pay Attention To
Ep 183: Libertarian Christian Q&A
Ep 182: Was Jesus a Socialist? with Lawrence Reed
Ep 181: Grandstanding, with Brandon Warmke and Justin Tosi
Ep 180: Good News, Bad News – LCI Roundtable
Ep 179: Myths, History, and the Future of China, with Jason Szeftel
Ep 178: Libertarian Christian Potpourri
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