{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Biblical Anarchy Podcast","title":"Ep. 63: Does the Bible Support the Concept of a National Morality?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f6ee1cde\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2618,"description":"In this episode, Jacob delves into the intersection of Christian theology and government actions. Through exploring the writings of influential Christian figures, distinctions between ecclesiastical and secular authority, and discussions on just war theory, social contract theory, and the idea of 2 kingdoms theology, Jacob challenges the notion of \"national morality.\" He argues for the universal application of God's moral law, rejecting moral dualism and advocating for Christians to hold governments accountable using scripture and biblical principles. Main Points of Discussion:00:00 | Introduction04:10 | Debate over different moral standards for individuals and nations.10:32 | Exploring just war theory and self-defense in moral context, including Christian figures and social contract theory.13:44 | Implicit competition of moral rules in society, influenced by state and education.16:46 | Commentary on Two-Kingdoms Theology21:50 | The need for clear universal morality to be able to pray for and hold leaders accountable33:54 | OT points to our need for a savior, and the failures of state and warcraft36:41 | Christ is the supreme authority over all mankind and human institutions 41:18 | Recognizing that all state action is individual action, & universality of God's moral decrees for individualsAdditional Resources:Render Unto Caesar: The Separation of Church & State? https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/are-christians-supposed-to-pay-taxes/The Biblical Anarchy Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Check out Jacob's other podcast at: daniel318.comAudio Production by Podsworth Media.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/taAGWwzUxBGHC5p06KMcH-sRteWfFsoSE-ygMOYglXU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4Mzg0LzE3MDQ0/MjA1OTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}