From the Federalist: http://thefederalist.com/2015/12/16/the-christian-case-for-libertarianism/
It make two point I agree with. First:
“Libertarianism is the natural political ideology for Christians because it promotes individual freedom. 1 Peter 2:16 reads, “As freemen, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God.” Men free from the chains of government can maximize our liberties to help our fellow man through private charity and evangelism.”
A little proof texting on 1 Peter 2:16 I disagree with but the principle remain the same. The problem is Government, for example Christian giving government control of marriage and education.
Second:
“Original Sin Implies Limited Government
Traditional Christian theology proffers that man is inherently sinful. Man’s inherent original sin makes no person among us just, pure, or wise enough to govern other men. Too often we have found ourselves disappointed by politicians, kings, and other legal authorities. The rational response, therefore, is not to make more strict laws or to increase legal oversight. Rather, it should be to limit government power.”
The doctrine of totally depravity or Original Sin is why I am a Libertarian. Our sinful nature relates to government in that we in our sin will drift towards abuse of political power and authoritarianism, therefore we must limit political power.
