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October 03, 2013

2013 Calihan Lecture: ‘Second Thoughts on Newman: Newman, Constitutions, and Markets’

2013 Novak Award recipient David P. Deavel, Ph.D., will illuminate John Henry Cardinal Newman’s contributions to economic liberty in the upcoming 13th annual Calihan Lecture. The lecture will take place on October 30, 2013 at the University of St. Continue Reading...

October 02, 2013

Millennials in the New Meritocracy: What About Those Left Behind?

This is a guest post by Michael Hendrix, following up on his previous post on the economic challenges of millennials, and my own post on the deeper vocational questions that persist for Christians. Continue Reading...

October 01, 2013

The Gospel and Public Life: Upcoming Event with Oliver O’Donovan

We are pleased to announce that Christian’s Library Press will be co-sponsoring a special event in the D.C. area on October 8th, “The Gospel and Public Life: Cultivating a Faithful Witness in the Face of Challenge.” Continue Reading...

September 30, 2013

Video: Justice Scalia on Capitalism, Socialism, and Christian Virtue

Earlier this month, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia gave a lecture at the Lanier Theological Library, in which he explored the values of capitalism and socialism and their relative consistency with Christianity and the common good. Continue Reading...

September 27, 2013

ArtPrize Continues; Acton Hosts Five Artists

ArtPrize, the largest art competition in the world held annually in Grand Rapids, Mich., continues until October 6. The Acton Building is hosting five artists, whose work can be viewed here. Continue Reading...

September 27, 2013

Video: Samuel Gregg Discusses Syria, Tea Party Catholic

Samuel Gregg, Acton’s Director of Research, joined host Perry Atkinson on Thursday’s edition of Focus Today, which webcasts daily at TheDove.tv. You can watch the interview, which touched on the Syrian crisis and Sam’s latest book, below. Continue Reading...

September 27, 2013

White House: We Don’t Negotiate With (GOP) Terrorists

In what presumably was a misguided attempt to have Aaron Sorkin pen their newest round of armor-piercing media talking points, the White House sent adviser Dan Pfeiffer to the set of CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper armed to the teeth with explosive political metaphors meant to describe the GOP’s position on debt-ceiling negotiations. Continue Reading...

September 26, 2013

Does Having More Christians Boost a Nation’s Credit Rating?

According to a new study by Dick Slikker, “changes in the percentage of Christians within a society exert a measurable correlated influence of the economic well-being of that society” — particularly when those Christians are evangelicals. Continue Reading...

September 26, 2013

Free People are Still the Greatest Threat to Tyranny

There is little doubt that we will see more Sen. Ted Cruz like broadsides against Washington’s power structure. Obamacare might be the straw that broke the camel’s back when it comes to ceding power to Washington. Continue Reading...

September 25, 2013

Millennials, Vocation, and the Challenge of Economic Change

Earlier this week, Michael Hendrix offered some striking commentary on the economic future of millennials, fearing that many in our generation are in a similar position as “the horse at the advent of the automobile.” Continue Reading...

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