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Nibbling at Dylan Pahman’s Chick-fil-A argument

November 22, 2019 • by Rev. Ben Johnson

Nibbling at Dylan Pahman’s Chick-fil-A argument

As though guided by an invisible hand Dylan Pahman and I – independently and without coordination – each posted an essay about Chick-fil-A’s philanthropic giving within minutes of one another, each with slightly different emphases. Continue Reading...

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November 22, 2019

The rise of ‘woke’ culture: Lessons on the power of institutions

We continue to see the ill effects of “cancel culture” and safetyism, whether through student-led riots and intimidation efforts at colleges and universities, the garden-variety intolerances of “woke capitalism,” or the self-destructive interventionism of “bulldozer parenting.” Continue Reading...

November 22, 2019

2019 Calihan Lecture Video: Religion, Society, and the Market

Last month, Prof. Giuseppe Franco received the 2019 Novak Award at the University of San Diego where he delivered the 19th Annual Calihan Lecture on “Religion, Society, and the Market: The Legacy of Wilhelm Röpke.” Continue Reading...

November 22, 2019

Fact check: 5 facts about the fifth Democratic debate of 2019

The Democratic Party narrowed the number of presidential hopefuls to 10 at the fifth debate, held Wednesday in Atlanta. Several of their statements deserve greater scrutiny. 1. Elizabeth Warren: Freeloading billionaires? Continue Reading...

November 20, 2019

The unfortunate lesson from Chick-fil-A’s surrender

Why do I care about Chick-fil-A’s decision to drop Salvation Army and Fellowship of Christian Athletes as they seek to properly “align their values” and make sure people understand “who they are”? Continue Reading...

November 20, 2019

Acton Line podcast: How property rights save the planet

Panic surrounding climate change and the environment is on the rise and doomsday predictions abound. Most headlines about the environment only tell one story: that the environment is on the decline and that this decline is a result of economic development. Continue Reading...

November 20, 2019

The perfect lap

In this week’s Acton Commentary, I take a look at Ford v Ferrari, the new feature film that captures the story (it’s a true thrill ride) animating the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Continue Reading...

November 20, 2019

Kanye West, Chick-fil-A, and the need for authenticity

One year ago, no one could have predicted that American Christians would hold Kanye West in higher esteem than Chick-fil-A. Yet the nation has seen two cultural transformations take place this week at the intersection of faith and commerce. Continue Reading...

November 20, 2019

The beatification of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

This week, the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, announced that the Venerable Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified on December 21st in that city’s Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Continue Reading...

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Nibbling at Dylan Pahman’s Chick-fil-A argument

Nibbling at Dylan Pahman’s Chick-fil-A argument

Latest Posts

The rise of ‘woke’ culture: Lessons on the power of institutions

2019 Calihan Lecture Video: Religion, Society, and the Market

Fact check: 5 facts about the fifth Democratic debate of 2019

The unfortunate lesson from Chick-fil-A’s surrender

Acton Line podcast: How property rights save the planet

The perfect lap

Kanye West, Chick-fil-A, and the need for authenticity

The beatification of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

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