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Alin Armstrong/Pastor Coin: The Christian Case for Bitcoin and Truth in Money

Oct 28, 2025
Alin Armstrong, known as PastorCoin, is a pastor and author who combines Christian theology with Bitcoin advocacy. He delves into the concept of God’s monetary policy being rooted in the commandment 'You shall not steal.' Alin explains how Bitcoin prevents corruption by tying money to time and energy. He argues that discovering Bitcoin can lead people to objective truth and even faith. Alin offers insights into introducing Bitcoin to skeptics without seeming cultish, while emphasizing its potential for restoring hope and moral integrity in society.
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ANECDOTE

From Wrestler To Pastor To Bitcoiner

  • Alin recounts quitting pro wrestling, diving into religion, discovering Jesus' resurrection, then becoming a pastor.
  • He later found Bitcoin during COVID, became obsessive studying its value and called himself a Bitcoiner because of his Christian convictions.
INSIGHT

You Shall Not Steal As Monetary Policy

  • Alin summarizes God's monetary policy as one sentence: "You shall not steal."
  • He argues money debasement violates sowing-and-reaping and destroys human dignity by stealing time and energy.
INSIGHT

Divine Fiat Versus Carnal Fiat

  • Alin contrasts divine fiat (creation) with human fiat (central banks printing money).
  • He says humans cannot legitimately decree value because we operate under sowing and reaping.
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