From the Federalist:\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2015\/12\/16\/the-christian-case-for-libertarianism\/<\/p>\n
It make two point I agree with. First:<\/p>\n
“Libertarianism is the natural political ideology for Christians because it promotes individual freedom. 1 Peter 2:16 reads, \u201cAs freemen, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God.\u201d Men free from the chains of government can maximize our liberties to help our fellow man through private charity and evangelism.”<\/p>\n
A little proof texting on 1 Peter 2:16 I disagree with but\u00a0 the principle remain the same. The problem is Government, for example Christian giving\u00a0 government\u00a0 control of marriage\u00a0 and education.<\/p>\n
Second:<\/p>\n
“Original Sin Implies Limited Government<\/p>\n
Traditional Christian theology proffers that man is inherently sinful. Man\u2019s 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.”<\/p>\n
The doctrine of totally depravity or Original Sin is why I am\u00a0 a Libertarian.\u00a0 Our sinful nature relates to government\u00a0 in that we in our sin will drift towards abuse of political\u00a0 power and authoritarianism, therefore\u00a0 we must limit political power.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
From the Federalist:\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/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, \u201cAs freemen, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but … Continue reading