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3 reasons to study the Russian Revolution today, according to Dutch lovers of liberty

November 14, 2017 • by Rev. Ben Johnson

3 reasons to study the Russian Revolution today, according to Dutch lovers of liberty

The Bolshevik Revolution was one of the epochal events of modern history, continuing to affect the world in which we live 28 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Modern governments and systems of economics were created in imitation, or opposition, of its fundamental tenets. Continue Reading...

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November 14, 2017

How the ‘sheepskin effect’ signals education and affects wages

Note: This is post #56 in a weekly video series on basic microeconomics. Why do wages in America differ greatly among workers? One reason, says economist Alex Tabarrok, includes differences in human capital—tools of the mind. Continue Reading...

November 13, 2017

‘Communism is the increase of the search for the Kingdom of God and His righteousness!’

Following its 100th anniversary, Communism is experiencing a public relations boon, and it has just recruited its most significant Spokesman: Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Jesus (Who, one must assume, was not consulted on the sponsorship) is said to have been the first and most vociferous Scourge of free enterprise and Advocate of socialist economics. Continue Reading...

November 13, 2017

What does the Bible say about wealth creation?

What does the Bible say about wealth creation? Can wealth creation lead to Biblical human flourishing? Earlier this year two evangelical groups, the Lausanne Movement and BAM Global, released a paper exploring biblical perspectives on the theme of ‘wealth creation for holistic transformation’ to address these questions and more. Continue Reading...

November 10, 2017

5 Facts about veterans

Today is Veterans Day, a U.S. public holiday set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the armed forces both in wartime or peacetime. Here are five facts you should know about veterans in the United States: 1. Continue Reading...

November 09, 2017

Rev. Sirico and R.R. Reno debate the merits of free markets

Should Christians rethink the merits of free markets? Last night The King’s College hosted a debate on that question between First Things editor R.R. Reno and Acton Institute president and co-founder Rev. Continue Reading...

November 09, 2017

The Russian Revolution’s rebellion against spirit and man

As we reflect on the impact of the Russian Revolution on its 100th anniversary, we’re bound to hear routine admiration of its goals and ideals, even among those who duly recognize the violence and oppression that followed. Continue Reading...

November 09, 2017

The Paradise Papers: A moral assessment of tax havens from Richard Teather

To hear politicians across the Atlantic tell it, the dark specter of Paradise is haunting the world. The Paradise Papers reveal precisely how wealthy individuals and corporations – including the Queen of England, U2’s sainted front man Bono, the less-than-saintly Madonna, and scores of others – have used offshore tax havens to limit their tax liability. Continue Reading...

November 08, 2017

Today: Debate between R. R. Reno and Rev. Sirico on free markets

Conservative Christians are becoming increasingly enticed by the idea of socialism. As many people with good intentions are beginning to consider socialism as a beneficial alternative to capitalism, supporters of the free market would beg to differ. Continue Reading...

November 08, 2017

Radio Free Acton: Matt Kibbe on political cronyism; Upstream on Thank You for Your Service

On this episode of Radio Free Acton, Dylan Pahman, Managing Editor of the Journal of Markets & Morality at the Acton Institute, speaks with Matt Kibbe, President and Director of Free the People, about political cronyism. Continue Reading...

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3 reasons to study the Russian Revolution today, according to Dutch lovers of liberty

3 reasons to study the Russian Revolution today, according to Dutch lovers of liberty

Latest Posts

How the ‘sheepskin effect’ signals education and affects wages

‘Communism is the increase of the search for the Kingdom of God and His righteousness!’

What does the Bible say about wealth creation?

5 Facts about veterans

Rev. Sirico and R.R. Reno debate the merits of free markets

The Russian Revolution’s rebellion against spirit and man

The Paradise Papers: A moral assessment of tax havens from Richard Teather

Today: Debate between R. R. Reno and Rev. Sirico on free markets

Radio Free Acton: Matt Kibbe on political cronyism; Upstream on Thank You for Your Service

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