# Libertarianism and Christianity **URL:** **By** Doug Bandow, Aaron Ross Powell, Trevor Burrus **Published:** July 21, 2014 --- Doug Bandow joins us to talk about the relationship between libertarianism and Chrisitanity. Doug Bandow joins Aaron and Trevor to talk about the political philosophy of libertarianism and and the religion of Christianity. What, if any, is the relationship between the two? Are there things within the Christian tradition—within Christian scripture—that support libertarianism? **Show Notes and Further Reading** Doug Bandow, [_Beyond Good Intentions: A Biblical View of Politics_](http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Good-Intentions-Christian-Worldview/dp/0891074988/) (book) Charles Murray, [_Losing Ground: American Social Policy, 1950-1980_](http://www.amazon.com/Losing-Ground-American-1950-1980-Anniversary/dp/0465042333/) (book) [_The Bible (New International Version)_](http://www.amazon.com/NIV-Holy-Bible/dp/031043601X/)