In this essay about how the free sharing of useful information benefits the human family, Cody Cook examines the philosophy and practices of the open source software movement, discovering parallels to a Christian theology of the church as a free community of self-giving love.
Cody Cook is a theologian living in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has written on the atonement, the history of skepticism, the relationship between spiritual and political power, Christian views of hell, and ecclesiology.
You can check out his articles, podcasts, debates, and other materials at www.cantus-firmus.com. He's also a regular contributor at The Libertarian Christian Institute (www.libertarianchristians.com).