Liz Crandell

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July 29, 2016

Economic and religious implications of the DNC platform

Earlier this week, I talked about the religious and economic implications of the RNC platform. As the DNC wraps up, it is time to examine the relevant points of the Democratic platform. Continue Reading...

July 27, 2016

Economic and religious implications of the RNC Platform

In the wake of last week’s Republican National Convention, and in the midst of the Democratic National Convention, it is more important than ever for voters to be thoroughly educated on each party’s platform going into the general election season. Continue Reading...

July 25, 2016

New book explores significant relationship between religious and economic freedom

The role of economic liberty in contributing to human flourishing and the common good remains deeply underappreciated, even by those who are dedicated to religious liberty. – Samuel Gregg Gregg is a contributor of One and Indivisible: The Relationship Between Religious and Economic Freedom, on sale now in the Acton Book Shop. Continue Reading...

July 05, 2016

Community and Economic Development: Transforming Our Cities Through Love

Growing up impoverished in the Grand Rapids area himself, Justin Beene brings a unique perspective to his lecture on Community and Economic Development. He has seen first-hand the good intentions behind top-down investing to eliminate poverty and racial injustice, and the consequential damage wreaked upon such communities. Continue Reading...

July 01, 2016

Profile of an Acton University attendee: Luis Hernández

Luis Hernandez traveled to Acton University from Mexico City, where he works as a pastoral coordinator for Anáhuac Sur University. He is responsible for managing projects and spiritual activities to help both the university students and the surrounding community. Continue Reading...

June 30, 2016

Why the Market Needs the Family

The Family & the Market, an Acton University lecture by Jennifer Roback Morse, uses Christian theology and logic to illustrate unique connections between seemingly unrelated aspects of society, at least to the secular world. Continue Reading...

June 29, 2016

We’re all Dead: How J.M. Keynes – And His Critics – Went Wrong

“Critics of John Maynard Keynes were so determined his economics were wrong that they allowed Keynes to dictate the terms of the debate,” says Victor Claar, professor of economics at Henderson State University, in his Acton University lecture. Continue Reading...

June 28, 2016

Profile of an Acton University attendee: Fr. Benjamin Fiiriter

Father Benjamin Fiiriter traveled over 20 hours from Ghana to attend Acton University earlier this month. He works in the Diocese of Wa in various capacities at the Finance Office, Estates Office and Procuration, Pontifical Mission Societies and the General Correspondence of the Bishop and the Curia. Continue Reading...

Liz Crandell

Posts by Liz Crandell

Economic and religious implications of the DNC platform

Economic and religious implications of the RNC Platform

New book explores significant relationship between religious and economic freedom

Community and Economic Development: Transforming Our Cities Through Love

Profile of an Acton University attendee: Luis Hernández

Why the Market Needs the Family

We’re all Dead: How J.M. Keynes – And His Critics – Went Wrong

Profile of an Acton University attendee: Fr. Benjamin Fiiriter

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