Christian Nonviolence: GodArchy Podcast #7
Posted in : GodArchy Podcast, Non-Aggression Principle on by : Michael Maharrey Tags: NAP, non aggression principle, nonviolence, pacifism, war
Does following Christ involve rejecting violence?
Does following Christ involve rejecting violence?
You’ve almost certainly seen the meme: “Taxation is theft.” But is it? Really? I tackle that question in this episode of the GodArchy Podcast.
Don’t hit people. Don’t take their stuff. Or as Jesus put it, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” This episode of the GodArchy podcast features a…
God has the right, to tell us what we may and may not do and indeed to force us not to do it—if he’s not willing to do that, how can anyone have the right to do it?
Failure to distinguish between aggression and defensive force when the state enters the picture creates all kind ethical confusion.
Most people yearn for freedom – at least for themselves. It ranks among the “high principles” humankind strives for. But freedom can’t exist in a…
If you agree that force, violence and coercion are not moral/ethical ways to interact with your neighbors, I would implore you to start looking at other ways to make the world a better place than using political processes and the power of the state to impose your conception of the greater good on the world. It’s always wise to remember that every tyrant in history claimed to be acting for the greater good.
