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Interesting. What show?It was mentioned on Talk Radio this morning as a noteable contribution.
It was Denis Prager, but rather than discuss Denis have you read the commended book?Interesting. What show?
Sorry, I was just surprised to hear that a Christian book was being discussed over the radio. But no, I have not read Grudem's book.It was Denis Prager, but rather than discuss Denis have you read the commended book?
Sorry, I was just surprised to hear that a Christian book was being discussed over the radio. But no, I have not read Grudem's book.
Dr Peter Sanlon, who was actually converted through my current church, wrote a critical review of the abovementioned book in Themelios. It is years since I have read the review myself, but I recall Dr Sanlon saying that he found the book's approach crudely partisan.
Edit: just scanning through the review, it is obvious that he was less than impressed with some of the argumentation. He says in the conclusion, "Politics represents not the Bible's view of politics, but a snapshot of late-American libertarian capitalist political philosophy. There is much I like about that political posture; it has contributed great good to the world. But it is far from free from the effects of sin and has contributed ill as well as good."
Its utterly fascinating how many think ideas of libertarianism are harmful, let alone new, because they haven't read virtually anything on the topic.Dr Peter Sanlon, who was actually converted through my current church, wrote a critical review of the abovementioned book in Themelios. It is years since I have read the review myself, but I recall Dr Sanlon saying that he found the book's approach crudely partisan.
Edit: just scanning through the review, it is obvious that he was less than impressed with some of the argumentation. He says in the conclusion, "Politics represents not the Bible's view of politics, but a snapshot of late-American libertarian capitalist political philosophy. There is much I like about that political posture; it has contributed great good to the world. But it is far from free from the effects of sin and has contributed ill as well as good."
Its utterly fascinating how many think ideas of libertarianism are harmful, let alone new, because they haven't read virtually anything on the topic.
I should also mention I am not a Libertarian. (What's Aleppo?). I do think Grudem's analysis of the Laffer Curve and the fact that government regulations harm small business (and African American small businesses) is irrefutable.
I have not read the book, but that assessment does seem to ring true.
It wasn't directed at you actually, but Sanlon's quote, particularly the latter part. Sure, its not free from the effects of sin. Duh. While, I don't care much for Grudem his review was utterly biased and ignorant.I have read Mises, Hayek, and listen to Stefan Molyneux and other libertarians on almost a daily basis. Also, I have read Libertarian Theologians such as R. J. Rushdoony, Gary North, Gary DeMar, et al, and even wrote a book in the past defending that outlook.
I recall discussing the Laffer Curve with my MP. He was of the opinion that government debt was like a business overdraft (except it never gets repaid) and the Laffer Curve showed there was a "sweet spot" where the government maximised tax revenues!
I was shocked but upon reflection not surprised. One of the radio commentators mentioned that the constitution (or was it the declaration of independence) was primarily theological.