Tag Archives: Bible

Making the younger generation(s) resent you and go Woke

Posted on December 18, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A good brother, friend, and correspondent shared this with us. Although it has two more items than our usual “Baker’s Dozen” ™ reasons and ideas, we thought that all fifteen are worth sharing. Our publication today is late, courtesy of … Continue reading →

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What kind of leader?

Posted on July 8, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

What kind of leader uses threats to get his way?” This is a question a correspondent asked today. He is an American evangelist in Belgium, and the question was in regards to both domestic and foreign US politics and the … Continue reading →

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Promises (and warnings) about proclaiming liberty in the new year

Posted on December 31, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

While this commentary is addressed mostly to believers in God and His Son, we think it appropriate for all readers regardless of their faith. To all who love liberty! Yesterday, we quoted twice (gasp!) from the Tanakh (the Old Testament) … Continue reading →

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Liberty, the Bible and society

Posted on August 15, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Readers of these commentaries know that the entire staff of TPOL are both libertarians (anarchists) and followers of Christ Jesus (Christians). We know that many people of faith, and many lovers of liberty do not believe the two concepts are … Continue reading →

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Greetings on traditional Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Between hot dogs and beach time and fireworks, remember that freedom and liberty are dear and a gift from God that can be accepted or rejected; ignored or bartered away. Posted on TPOL in 2012 and reposted this Anno Libertatus … Continue reading →

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How many good people does America have?

Posted on February 29, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

In Genesis 18 and 19 we find the history of the destruction of the ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah: an event that is still well-known at least in Western Civilization. Theories abound about exactly how the destruction occurred, especially … Continue reading →

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The Bible and Socialism

Posted on June 27, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

One of the many issues that so-called progressives try to justify with the Bible is socialism. This article is intended both to assist those who are christians and those lovers of liberty who may not be christians but are trying … Continue reading →

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Religion and government – secular views

Posted on June 23, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Thomas Paine today is claimed as an atheist, supposedly because he lived before Darwin “proved” that you didn’t need to have a Creator.  Before that, we are told, Paine and others were “deists” – those who believed … Continue reading →

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A rebuttal: Christians and Law Enforcement

Posted on August 13, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Author’s Note: As we see the uptick in cops getting killed, cops killing others, terrorism, and the associated screams and panic, it is important to look at some basic principles regarding justice, law enforcement, and related matters. … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-03D: Offended religiously

Posted on January 23, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning! Offense and religious attitudes feature in these next three articles.  A short commentary today; as am traveling. Religious wars?  In Texas, Governor Rick Perry transferred his authority to new Governor Greg Abbott in an interesting … Continue reading →

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