#014 God and Guns with Tim Hsiao

In this episode of Thoughtful Christianity, Dr. Corey Miller speaks with former recipient of the Legatus Christi award, Tim Hsiao. Mr. Hsiao is a policeman, a philosopher, and a peer-reviewed published writer who's papers cover many hot topics in ethics and culture. The two men discuss the morality of gun ownership, the ethics of personal defense, and much more!6:06 The Practicality of Philosophy11:16 Should Christians be Pacifists?17:39 Gun Control and the Courts23:03 The Right to Carry Arms27:26 Should There be Limits to Personal Firepower?31:37 Defense as a Moral Obligation34:00 The Principle of Double Effect36:47 Weighing Outcomes and Utilitarianism