S2E11—Stephen Wolfe: CN Civil Law Q&A

Benjamin, Michael, & Cody are joined again by Stephen Wolfe, this time to discuss some of the material from his book, The Case for Christian Nationalism, specifically chapter 6 on the topic of civil law. Michael gives a brief update on his OPC situation.

Highlights:

• Why has this chapter not had as much interest as others?


• What is the relationship between civil law and natural law?


• Is it possible for secular liberals or libertarians to affirm Stephen's position?


• Do we need to oppose individuality and collectivity?


• Would Owen Strachan approve of Stephen's use of Cicero?


• James Lindsay vs. R. L. Dabney.


• How is this material both intellectually and experientially satisfying?


• Does the magistrate have power to touch the conscience?


• What is the danger of the magistrate being prudentially minded?


• Is the magistrate forbidden from any interest in the souls of his people?


• Can the Christian Prince use civil power to facilitate religion and spiritual good?


• Is Stephen saying anything new here, or can we find this in men like Thomas Cartwright?


• Why does the magistrate punish heresy or blasphemy?


• What can we learn from the way people treat "racists"?


• Does the shifting national expression of Old Covenant Israel suggest that the judicial law is universally applicable?


• What are some of the weaknesses of theonomy?


• Has Stephen's opinion of theonomists changed since writing his book?


• What does Stephen think about some of the civil problems in Canada?


• Is there a sharp distinction between revolution and civil resistance?


• What are the books that Stephen is working on?