On March 31, The Atlantic published an article titled “Beyond Originalism,” written by Adrian Vermeule, professor of Constitutional law at Harvard Law School. In this piece, Vermeule argues that “the dominant conservative philosophy for interpreting the constitution has served its purpose and scholars ought to develop a more moral framework.” Continue Reading...
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April 16, 2020
Cooperation, not coercion, will defeat COVID-19
As the COVID-19 crisis rolls on, many of America’s governors have continued to impose, extend, or add new restrictions to stay-at-home orders. This has led to increasingly arbitrary rule-making and growing criticism over the prudence and practicality of such measures. Continue Reading...
April 16, 2020
Lord Acton, Sohrab Ahmari, and the fragility of faith
People have been making some drastic changes to their lives to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Some have taken this challenge as an opportunity to grow in wisdom. Others have been called to learn new skills, and still others are doing whatever they can to keep their bearings in a time of crisis. Continue Reading...
April 15, 2020
Pope Francis endorses universal basic income on Easter Sunday?
For Christians, Easter Sunday commemorates the good news of Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead. For leftists, this Easter brought the good news that Pope Francis seemingly endorsed a universal basic income. Continue Reading...
April 15, 2020
Civil society in a time of pandemic
As the coronavirus spreads, federal, state, and local governments are wrestling with how to handle the crisis. So are civil associations, churches, businesses, and families. The role of civil society is often neglected, but it could be the most important. Continue Reading...
April 15, 2020
Hope: the theological, economic virtue
On Holy Saturday, I wrote the last of my series of “Lentenomics” articles on virtues and the good economy for the Italian daily La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana. I invited readers to reflect on “Hope: In ourselves and in our exchanges with others and God.” Continue Reading...
April 14, 2020
The synthesis of religion and liberty during the COVID-19 pandemic
Rev. Robert Sirico, president and co-founder of the Acton Institute, reflects on the notion that we have freedom, not to do just what we want, but to do what we ought. Continue Reading...
April 14, 2020
Innovation on Easter: Church spends Sunday making masks
It was an unusual Easter Sunday in America. Due to the spread of COVID-19 and the various restrictions on social gatherings, churches across the country were pressed to explore a range of innovative alternatives—whether moving services online, offering curbside Communion, or hosting drive-in gatherings in church parking lots. Continue Reading...
April 13, 2020
Rev. Sirico on Fox Business: Coronavirus helps us appreciate human relationships
Acton Institute President and Co-founder Rev. Robert A. Sirico was interviewed on Good Friday by Neil Cavuto on the Fox Business Channel.
Cavuto said he has Rev. Sirico on his program during national crises, because his priestly perspective helps people find peace. Continue Reading...
April 13, 2020
Environmentalists endorse ‘public suicide’ alongside deadly economic policies
On April 10 at The Stream, I note how an environmental extremist group mocked Lent and considered hosting a public suicide unless the world agrees to net-zero carbon emissions by 2025. Continue Reading...