Most Christians in America view taxation as a completely philanthropic and voluntary form of statecraft; therefore, libertarianism is not a compatible system of beliefs for Christians. Why is this such a prevalent theme in the church? Are most Christian tenets naturally libertarian in nature otherwise?

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How do we approach fellow believers that are sinning by participating in statolatry - or nation idolatry? It depends on how you masy define statolatry. If at any point a believer sacrifices their citizenship in heaven in order to satisfy their earthly ruler, that individual as a follower of Christ is sinning. 

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How do we explain that libertarianism, politically, is a perfect match for Christianity when so often Christians are expected to be nationalist conservative-Republicans? Libertarianism, especially as a Christian, can be a hard sell when so many American Christians are such statists.

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In a stateless private-legal system how would the rights of the unborn be defended if the individual in question cannot defend their own rights? The unborn themselves cannot make contracts, so who is left responsible for their wellbeing, beyond the parent(s)?

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Is voting an act of unjustified aggression? Though LCI neither condones nor supports the act of voting, we discussed how voting in certain situations is indeed a direct act of aggression against fellow man. At the core, the intent behind someone’s vote is what determines the violence of the act.

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Who is the greatest Christian libertarian thinker? It can be very difficult to find thinkers who embrace both libertarianism AND Christianity, so it is always refreshing when you stumble upon someone you enjoy. Nick explains why he picks the founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams; and Doug shares his excitement for Healing Our World by Mary Ruwart.

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Can libertarianism become an idol? We say that it is most definitely possible to prioritize the ideology or tenets of libertarianism over that of God and Christ. Many people find their faith in political leaders and authority structures rather than finding it in the Creator, the same can occur in libertarianism.

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If God created us, and therefore owns us, why then do libertarians claim to own themselves? What Christian libertarians mean by this is that God owns us, and therefore, no one can own another human over God. No one individual can or should have the authority to coerce another person to act against their own volition.

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Today we share who our favorite theologians are, and how they have helped us as believers and libertarians.

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How would one tell their family that they have become a libertarian? It can be difficult to tell loved ones that you are a believer of something that is often seen as controversial to others. It is impossible to discuss these topics with people who will not listen, so be willing and ready to be peaceful in these discussions.

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