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?