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 308: Christian Nationalism in the United States, with Paul D. Miller
Ep 307: Get Rid of Taxes or End World Hunger?
Ep 306: How Neil Shenvi Gives a Gracious Approach to Critical Theory
Ep 305: How Libertarianism Differs From Other Political Movements
Ep 304: Matt's on Fire - Wow! That's great Scotch (and other tales)
Ep 303: Environmental Social Governance and Business Ethics, with David Rose
Ep 302: Libertarian Activism, with Spike Cohen
Ep 301: Can a Christian Serve in Government?
Ep 300: Special: The Christians for Liberty Network
Ep 299: Reading the Bible as a Libertarian
Ep 298: Deceiving Others for a Living, with Doc Dixon
Ep 297: Speaking as a Comedian, with Lou Perez
Ep 296: Doug Stuart Talks Social Justice and How to Speak to the Left
Ep 295: Bonnie Kristian and the Unhealthy Skepticism Corrupting Culture
Ep 294: Awake, Not Woke: Noelle Mering Helps You Respond to Progressive Ideology
Ep 293: Angela Harders: Journey Away from being a Toxic Teacher
Ep 292: Decriminalizing Prostitution: Can Christians Support it?
Ep 291: Jack Lloyd on Consent, Trauma, & Voluntaryism
Ep 290: Naked Empire: Scott Horton Exposes American Interventionism
Ep 289: Honest Scales and Balances: Ben Lewis and the Christian View of Bitcoin
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