Is the Bible “Pro-Government?”
Posted in : Theology and Political Philosophy on by : Michael Maharrey Tags: anarchy, bible, Christianity, government, Murray Rothbard, voluntaryism
Is the Bible “pro-government?” Simple answer, no.
Is the Bible “pro-government?” Simple answer, no.
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