When is civil disobedience necessary?
Douglas Farrow examines the relation between “the kings of the earth” and the law of Christ, particularly when governmental law is exercised without reference to natural or divine law. (49 minutes)
Renewal of authentic political authority
Brad Littlejohn builds a case for the idea that authority makes free action possible, illustrating how that occurs within the forms of political and epistemic authority, properly understood and wisely practiced. (45 minutes)
The purpose of government and God’s eternal purpose
Philip Turner on understanding the state in light of the eschatological reality of the Church
Politics in light of the Ascension
Oliver O’Donovan on the necessity of situating all political authority within redemptive history
The first virtue of citizenship: Taking the law seriously
Oliver O’Donovan reflects on how the reality of the Kingship of Christ must be affirmed as a present reality
Learning about the meaning of government
In a telephone conversation during COVID-19 lockdowns, Oliver O’Donovan talks about lessons we can learn about the proper role of government from our experience of pandemics and quarantine. (51 minutes)