The Auron MacIntyre Show A Biblical Case for Public Vengeance | Guest: Timon Cline | 10/15/25
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Oct 15, 2025 Timon Cline, a writer at AmericanReformer.org, dives into the contentious topic of public vengeance, especially following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. He argues that the civil magistrate has a divine duty to punish evil and discusses the role of lethal force in statecraft. Cline also emphasizes the need for accountability beyond the immediate perpetrators, advocating for swift capital punishment as a deterrent. Additionally, he touches on the cultural implications of recent events and the reinvigoration of spiritual language in political discourse.
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Public And Private Roles Differ
- Public magistrates and private citizens have different moral roles; forgiveness is private, vengeance is public.
- Confusing the two removes the state's duty to punish evil and invites private vengeance and disorder.
Magistrate Must Bear Hard Duties
- The magistrate must sometimes perform actions private people avoid, exercising public vengeance to maintain order.
- If the state fails to punish wrongdoing, citizens will seek private vengeance, worsening disorder.
Press Authorities To Target Incitement
- Encourage the magistrate to prosecute not just shooters but also inciters, funders, and enabling networks.
- Do not substitute private vigilantism for public prosecution; press authorities to act against organized culpability.
