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10 Myths About Capitalism You Likely Believe
There are endless myths swarming around public discourse on capitalism, with a million different varieties of the concept subject to individual whim and impressions. But if we’re to be consistent with...
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In Memory of Rachel Corrie
Rachel Corrie 1979-2003 Today marks the 13th anniversary of the death of Rachel Corrie. Rachel died March 16, 2003 in Najar Hospital in Gaza. She died across the world from her home and family,...
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Throwback Thursday #16: Disney’s Robin Hood and “Taxation Is Theft!”
One of the greatest feats in cinematic history (at least in the world of animation) is, in my opinion, Disney’s Robin Hood (1973). Not only does it feature a satisfyingly diversified menagerie of...
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Taxation Is a Pain in the Neck
The day that I filed out my tax return I had an imaginary conversation with several well known and interesting people. The topic: taxation. Is it theft? Is it annoying? Here’s how the conversation...
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The Walking Dead’s Negan and the Rise of Tyranny
“Pissing our pants yet?” Negan taunts, as he struts out of the RV toward the trembling line of vulnerable victims conveniently arrayed before him, like a lion coolly surveying his prey. For fans of the...
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So, What’s the Deal With Anarcho-Monarchism, Anyway?
Note: This is part of a series exploring anarcho-monarchism. Altar & Throne is not exclusively anarcho-monarchist, nor do any of the staff support a coercive monarchical system. Oxymoron, Much?...
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A Rebuttal to “The NAP is Incomplete”
Editor’s Note: Christopher Chase Rachels is a guest author for this site with whom there is general agreement with his philosophy in terms of his libertarianism. Any potential points of departure with...
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An Airplane Trip Cut Short
Consider the following thought experiment: Your parents own an airplane. It’s technically in your mom’s name, because she owned it before they got married, but now it basically belongs to the both of...
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A Libertarian Answer to Refugee Crises
If you look at European countries accepting refugees en masse, you’ll see that it has definitely been overwhelmingly negative. The evidence of this has sparked hopefuls for Donald Trump to ban Muslim...
View ArticleAn Introduction to Argumentation Ethics
Editor’s Note: Not all libertarians agree with argumentation ethics, and it does not represent the viewpoint of the staff as a whole, however, we are pleased to present an array of libertarian...
View ArticleThe Libertarian Case AGAINST Open Borders
Disclaimer: This is a guest post that does not necessarily reflect the views of the majority of writers on this site. It is presented here without changes to show one view of the controversy among...
View ArticleA&T Podcast #3: The Non-Aggression Principle
The Altar and Throne podcast is back! In this episode, we discuss the nonaggression principle. It’s the defining principle of libertarianism, but what is it? It’s a simple principle, but its radical...
View ArticleThe AnCap Answer to the Native American Question
One of the most common objections AnCaps face is: “by your logic, no one legitimately owns property, because virtually all property, especially land, has been stolen at some point in the past, so all...
View ArticleThe “Left” in Left-Libertarianism
This is a joint piece written by authors from Altar & Throne and We the Individuals. Introduction In recent years the political philosophy of libertarianism has gained in popularity and interest....
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Anti-Capitalism, A Love Story
Part of An Anarcho-Capitalist Case Against Left-Libertarianism series. Introduction If you’re a libertarian, the term “capitalism” usually registers as a positive invocation to you. Private property,...
View ArticleWhy I Defy: A Defense of Christian Anarchy, Pt I
When one brings up that they are both a Christian and an Anarchist, they are often met with a flurry of questions (as well as the occasional gasp of horror, shock, and disbelief). It’s unfortunately...
View ArticleThe Ill-Conceived Left Libertarian Case for Confiscation
[Part of An Anarcho-Capitalist Case Against Left-Libertarianism series] Mention the word “redistribution” to a run-of-the-mill libertarian would usually throw up red flags, and rightfully so. Any...
View ArticleNatural-Law Libertarianism and the Pursuit of Justice
This article has been republished with permission from Mises.com. Last month, Brink Lindsey of the Cato Institute wrote an article arguing that libertarians should abandon any arguments regarding...
View ArticleThe Government Cannot Protect Property Rights
As much as I hate the borders debate, I’ve seen the argument going around that one cannot advocate open borders for the sake of property rights without engaging in a performative contradiction. This is...
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A Libertarian Answer to Refugee Crises
If you look at European countries accepting refugees en masse, you’ll see that it has definitely been overwhelmingly negative. The evidence of this has sparked hopefuls for Donald Trump to ban Muslim...
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