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 370: Problem Passages for Libertarian Christians: "Go Buy a Sword"
Ep 368: Problem Passages for Libertarian Christians: "Render Unto Caesar"
Re-Issue: Ep 161: The Economics of Human Flourishing, with Russ Roberts
Ep 367: Jesus & the Powers, with Michael F. Bird
Re-Issue: Ep 111: Free is Beautiful, with Randy England
Ep 366: How to Use the Book of Common Prayer, with Drew Keane
Re-Issue: Ep 95: A Case for Open Border and Trade Policy, with Jason Brennan
Ep 365: Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen, with Domenic Scarcella
Re-Issue: Ep 90: What Makes Us Wealthy? with Deirdre McCloskey
Ep 364: Faith, Allegiance, and Empire: Exploring Political Theology with Preston Sprinkle
Re-Issue: Ep 25: Jesus, the Bible, & Politics, with Brian Zahnd
Ep 363: How to Talk about Politics without Killing Each Other, with Corey Nathan
Re-Issue: Ep 192: How to have Grace-filled Conversations, with Beth Silvers
Ep 362: Libertarian Answers to a Theologian's Questions
Re-Issue: Ep 181: Grandstanding, with Justin Tosi and Brandon Warmke
Ep 361: The Three Languages of Politics, with Arnold Kling
Re-Issue: Ep 55: Social Justice and Libertarianism, with Jason Jewell
Ep 360: How Cities Emerged as Centers of Progress, with Chelsea Follett
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