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 290: Naked Empire: Scott Horton Exposes American Interventionism
Ep 289: Honest Scales and Balances: Ben Lewis and the Christian View of Bitcoin
Ep 288: Tech Panic, with Robby Soave
Ep 287: The State is Doing Romans 13 Wrong, with Jacob Daniel Winograd
Ep 286: Living Toward a Decentralist Future, with Max Borders
Ep 285: Libertarian Christians at FreedomFest 2022
Ep 284: Religious Freedom in a Secular Age, with Michael Bird
Ep 283: Mike Maharrey Talks Landmark SCOTUS Decisions
Ep 282: Kerry Baldwin Responds to John Stossel on Abortion
Ep 281: The Anatomy of a Party Takeover, with Michael Heise
Ep 280: Is There Such a Thing As a Good Cop?
Ep 279: Religion is Not the Basis for Opposing Abortion, with Jose Galison
Ep 278: Against Abortion - A Christian/Libertarian Alliance
Ep 277: How to Promote Liberty to Your Christian Friends
Ep 276: Ethical Thought and Communication, with Ryan Ragozine
Ep 275: How to Understand Critical Race Theory
Ep 274: The Ethics of Anarcho-Capitalism, with Kristopher Borer
BONUS: Pro-Life Libertarian Women Redefine Abortion Debate (re-mastered)
Ep 273: Promoting a Free Society Through Public Policy, with Vance Ginn
Ep 272: The Future Stakes of Social Media and Money
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