I haven’t really been in the mood to write much lately, in part because my mind is reeling from following the news, reading more books and journal articles on economics, and being a father with a house to take care of. Most of my time spent doing things is also spent listening to audiobooks or lecture podcasts on various subjects, most of which are history- or economics-related.

Lately, here are a few thoughts:

  • Until one understands basic economic theory (law of supply and demand, scarcity, and efficiency), it’s futile getting into a discussion about economic policies such as health care, welfare, and taxation
  • Studying history makes us less doomed to repeat the mistakes of those before us, if we take seriously the similarities between our own day and the eras of the past; the “dooms-dayers” have very good points, even if they are a bit “out there”
  • Because all humans deserve respect and freedom to act according to their own will, the key to “running society” is to understand incentives; in reality, “running society” is simply establishing a rule of law with equal protections for all
  • Christians who wish to do social justice by playing politics are cheapening the gospel
  • Respect for all human beings can only be achieved by thinking in terms of individualism
  • Collectivism is an excuse to disregard human dignity, respect, and inherent personal value; it reduces individuals to dispensable and usable

Doug

Doug Stuart is a committed follower of Jesus and passionate about building for the Kingdom of God through education and mobilization. He is a regular writer at LibertarianChristians.com as well as the founder of Living Loud.

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