The Gospel of Matthew – The Natural Law Libertarian

June 19, 2023

Christ on the Possibility of Social Order without Christ (Matt. 12:24-6)

“But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons.” Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. And if Satan casts out Satan, he …

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October 14, 2018October 19, 2018

Is the World Ruled by Goblins?

In the fourth chapter of The Hobbit, “Over Hill and Under Hill,” Tolkien describes Goblins as “cruel, wicked, and bad-hearted.” They concern themselves, we are told, primarily with exerting power over nature and other creatures. Yes, Goblins are productive in a sense, but only for the sake of destruction. Tolkien says, It is not unlikely …

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