Timon Cline

Timon Cline, editor in chief at American Reformer and a lawyer who recently submitted a paper to the Harvard Law Review, joins the discussion on the misunderstood separation of church and state in the U.S. He reveals how early America operated with state churches and blasphemy laws, contradicting the modern notion of secularism. The conversation dives into the incorporation doctrine and its implications for religious freedom, urging a reevaluation of the evolving dynamics between church and state in today’s diverse society.

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.

Timon Cline discusses Christian nationalism and the relationship between church and state. They explore different definitions of Christian nationalism, the importance of recovering ideas from the magisterial Protestant tradition, and the role of the state in promoting heavenly good. They also discuss the concept of post liberalism, the application of the Ten Commandments in modern society, and the role of the church in established Christianity.

Timon Cline, Executive Editor of American Reformer, discusses the political implications of the Christian faith. They explore topics such as natural law, conversion in India, the historical separation of church and state, correlation between the human body and the body politic, the church's role in social public morality, the evolution of evangelicalism and social action, and the importance of following American Reformer and providing financial support.

Jon Harris, Ben Crenshaw, and Timon Cline discuss post-liberal authors, classical liberalism, and the post-war consensus. They explore the impact of liberal internationalism, the collapse of the international order, the resurgence of religion in politics, and the evolution of western political thought. The chapter also delves into the origins and development of liberalism, as well as the challenges of maintaining a liberal society.