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  • Civil Government

  • Its Origin, Mission, and Destiny, and the Christian's Relation to It
  • By: David Lipscomb
  • Narrated by: Daniel Polonka
  • Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins

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Civil Government

By: David Lipscomb
Narrated by: Daniel Polonka
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This book is important but neglected classic in moral philosophy and political economy. Originally published as a series of articles in the Gospel Advocate from 1866 to 1867, this is a very significant work on the Christian's relation to civil government by the prominent Church of Christ minister David Lipscomb (1831-1917). Anticipating the arguments of modern libertarian political philosophers, Lipscomb presents a biblical view of a voluntary society. He questions the idea that governments are created for the public good and argues that peaceful civilization is not dependent on the state. Christians should not participate in politics but should attempt to persuade people to follow the laws of God rather than using force. This reprint edition includes a foreword by Professor Edward P. Stringham of San Jose State University.

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