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 137: What Does the Bible Say About Government? with Jason Hughey
Ep 136: Core Values of Christian Libertarians, with Dr. Norman Horn
Ep 135: "But Who Will Build the Roads???"
Ep 134: Christian Pacifism Explained, with Ted Grimsrud
Ep 133: Does Capitalism Encourage Consumerism? with Edd Noell
Ep 132: Should Libertarian Christians Care About Social Justice?
Ep 131: The World is Coming to an End? with Art Carden
Ep 130: Bob Murphy and Norman Horn talk Morality and Politics, Christianity and the Troops, and Romans 13
Ep 129: NT Wright Answers Our Questions
Ep 128: Defending Religious Liberty with Daniel Ortner
Ep 127: Timeless Preaching Made Accessible with Revived Thoughts
Ep 126: Christian Political Thought, with Hunter Baker
Ep 125: Create Freedom for Yourself and Others, with Isaac Morehouse
Ep 124: Moral Arguments for Free Trade, with Dan Griswold
Ep 123: The Case Against Abortion, with Chris Williams
Ep 122: Pro-Life Libertarian Women Redefine Abortion Debate
Ep 121: Democratic Socialism with Jamin Hübner
Ep 120: Loving Liberty
Ep 119: Growing Up with RC Sproul
Ep 118: Fighting the Powers with Cody Cook
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