In the midst of the chaos that has erupted in many cities across the U.S., in the midst of the burning of homes, and destruction of businesses, and ruination of lives, and needless violence, many of us are asking, “What do we do now?” Do we pursue the famed Benedict Option and retreat from society, … Continue reading C. S. Lewis on Conscience, Reason, and Pacifism
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Are you secretly libertarian… AND Catholic?! (Part 2)
Welcome back to your introduction to libertarianism. We’re exploring: What libertarianism is and is notMisconceptions about libertarianismWhy you might be a libertarian and not know itWhy Catholicism and libertarianism are at least compatible Last time, we established that libertarianism is not communism; libertarianism despises coercion, and communism is built upon it. Now, we will learn … Continue reading Are you secretly libertarian… AND Catholic?! (Part 2)
Are you secretly libertarian… AND Catholic?! (Part 1)
Libertarians are selfish materialists! They trample upon the common good! They don’t have any moral compasses because they think people should get to do whatever they want! No… no… no, and sort of. Popular First Things editor Rusty Reno published a piece in November of 2018, “Common Good Conservatism,” in which he claims, among other … Continue reading Are you secretly libertarian… AND Catholic?! (Part 1)
