Can a Christian be a libertarian?
Submitted by joeneesima on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 13:34Excerpt:
It is truly unfortunate that modern American churches seem to think the state’s means of “spreading democracy” through aggressive war is more important than spreading the peaceful message of the Gospel of Christ. Jesus came to bring “peace on earth, good will to men,” and by extension the Christian’s goal ought to be the same. Rep. Paul wrote in Liberty Defined : “It’s a far stretch and a great distortion to use Christianity in any way to justify aggression and violence.” War kills the innocent, destroys property, and bankrupts nations. Christian libertarians believe that a non-interventionist foreign policy of peace, commerce, and honest friendship is more consistent with how God expects us to interact with world neighbors.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/guest-voices/post/can-a-...
Christian Liberty
Jas 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
and..
Jas 2:8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
Jas 2:9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
Jas 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
Jas 2:11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.
Jas 2:12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
and...
1Co 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
I posted the following about foriegn policy:
http://www.dailypaul.com/191026/foreign-policy-from-a-christ...
If you haven't read it I think it is really good.
Looks like the article and
Looks like the article and author referred to on this page agree:
http://www.dailypaul.com/197551/from-israel-vote-ron-paul-an...
I don't see why not... God
I don't see why not...
God gave us free will; He wants us to make the right choice, but He will not coerce us in any way. Jesus showed us that we cannot force anyone to make a change...we demonstrate a better way in how we live our lives - like Christ. We can spread the message, but a man's heart will not change unless he chooses...and isn't that the premise of libertarianism? To let people free to make their own choices, as long as they don't infringe on my liberty?
I am to love the Lord my God, love others as myself, go into the world and spread the good news, and pray...but I cannot hit anyone over the head and make them believe.
Best case for Christianity is The Law...
"And now that the legislators and do-gooders have so futilely inflicted so many systems upon society, may they finally end where they should have begun: May they reject all systems, and try liberty; for liberty is an acknowledgment of faith in God and His works." - Bastiat
This is a topic I bring up at the church I attend.
I considered myself libertarian at a fairly early age of 12 or 13, although I didn't know that was the label used for my beliefs. Over the years as I've aged/matured I came to the realization that having a libertarian view without a moral foundation just wouldn't work in the long run. I was fortunate to come across a church via Ron Pauls 2008 campaign (www.sgcdows.com)the majority of the congregation were Ron Paul supporters. The pastor and congregation have been very patient with me as I bring up my libertarian viewpoints. I recently came across Norman Horns website www.libertarianchristians.com and have found it a valuable resource for my discussions with my brothers in Christ.
I believe the answer is yes, but I reserve the right to change my mind. I never thought I could become a Christian, but by God's grace I now consider myself a follower of Christ, vs a "CHINO" (Christian In Name Only)
...and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
2 Cor. 3:17
Norman Horn's website
is an incredibly great resource. I've been reading it for a while, and trying to peruse the archives.
We're Christians and Libertarians. It makes perfect sense.
Ron Paul is both
libertarian and Christian...works for him. Works for me.
One thing is certain
Christians shouldn't jump on any political bandwagons. I believe it is about support of ideals and character.
One thing is certain: A Christian can be a Ron Paul supporter. In my opinion SHOULD be... he is the only candidate in the race that can be called 'righteous'.
"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18
Brilliant article that explains why we love Dr. Paul:
http://lewrockwell.com/orig12/farber-r1.1.1.html
True Christians
True Christians are libertarians IMO
TheKingIsComing
Christianity=Libertarianism
New testament musta been written by a liberatarian!
Thanx,
Jason
You can't get clean in a dirty bathtub.
Awesome Find
Thanks for sharing.
My buddy wrote a good blog on "Christ & The State: Taxation", there are a lot of good arguments to be made that the bible encourages no government (king) and is quite in line with libertarianism.
Here's the blog:
http://free-hollywood.com/blog.php?s=167
Live free: free-hollywood.com
lol. When i saw the title i
lol. When i saw the title i was going to recommend you get in touch with a friend of mine Norman Horn. Then I see he's the author.
He's the one who softened me up from a:
"Christianity is simply incompatible with liberty"
stance, to a:
"ok ok fine. Christianity *properly understood* is compatible with liberty, it's just that most so-called Christians are't *true Christians*"
stance.
He's good people.