Discussion is christian libertarianism possible?

[Brainstorm]

or at least christian minarchism?

 

[baqqrih]

I don't believe so, but I'm not sure how you'd really interpret such a clash of thought, so I'm unsure of if it'd be "possible". I will, still, quote some words of Solomon that came to mind as you've asked this:
>Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. - Book of Proverbs, Chapter 11, Verse 14

 

[Brainstorm]

I don't believe so, but I'm not sure how you'd really interpret such a clash of thought, so I'm unsure of if it'd be "possible". I will, still, quote some words of Solomon that came to mind as you've asked this:
>Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. - Book of Proverbs, Chapter 11, Verse 14

This logic can also be applied to states, power corrupts all.

 

[Brainstorm]

This logic can also be applied to states, power corrupts all.

There is no way to make any state with power that can be controlled. People always find a way.

 

[baqqrih]

So, what do you believe is the solution to that struggle of corrupting power? I'm interested in your views, here.

 

[Brainstorm]

Literally dismantle the state until it’s just the bare minimum, a thing to uphold law and people choose to voluntarily protect.

 

[Yes]

no because gay bad

 

[ILoveCoals]

>They don't know about the reconstructionists

 

[baqqrih]

Literally dismantle the state until it’s just the bare minimum, a thing to uphold law and people choose to voluntarily protect.

Could you elaborate further on the concept of this "bare minimum"?

 

[ILoveCoals]

Could you elaborate further on the concept of this "bare minimum"?

Just look up Robert Nozick

 

[Brainstorm]

Could you elaborate further on the concept of this "bare minimum"?

The minimum is the concept of a state, a organization that upholds law.

 

[baqqrih]

The minimum is the concept of a state, a organization that upholds law.

Yeah, but what law? Like, all of the laws currently in place in the U.S, or is there a particular example of law that you have in mind?

 

[ILoveCoals]

>They don't know about the reconstructionists

Ok now somebody ask me who the reconstructionists are

 

[condolana]

Ok now somebody ask me who the reconstructionists are

>implying anyone would care about the reconstructionists

 

[Brainstorm]

Yeah, but what law? Like, all of the laws currently in place in the U.S, or is there a particular example of law that you have in mind?

Basically it’s just a constitution and maybe if you want to get more brave you could hold elections to add or remove some. The more state minded people just want the state to be completely voluntary.
(I.e starship troopers)

 

[ILoveCoals]

>implying anyone would care about the reconstructionists

Rushdoony was keyed doe

 

[baqqrih]

Basically it’s just a constitution and maybe if you want to get more brave you could hold elections to add or remove some. The more state minded people just want the state to be completely voluntary.

It's an interesting concept, certainly, but, since we are calling it "Christian Minarchism", is it really preferable to have what I'm guessing is law that upholds God's will in this system, rather than in another that would enforce it more heavily? I'm not sure where the "Christian" part of it fits in, unless the participants under the system all just happen to be Christians.

 

[Brainstorm]

It's an interesting concept, certainly, but, since we are calling it "Christian Minarchism", is it really preferable to have what I'm guessing is law that upholds God's will in this system, rather than in another that would enforce it more heavily? I'm not sure where the "Christian" part of it fits in, unless the participants under the system all just happen to be Christians.

yes the law will be based on mosaic law, people are encouraged to behave like christians since forcing christianity on a nation rarely works. (look at America)
if people decide to be stupid and self destruct it is their decision, not anyone else.

 

[Brainstorm]

wrong guy nvm

 

[Brainstorm]

>taking enlightenment philosophers seriously
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nvm I think it is?