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Subsidiarity Contrasted with Libertarian “Small Government”
Not long ago I encountered two people who were arguing in favor of a libertarian presidential candidate and making the…
Browsing: Society & Common Good
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The Story of Bill and Jill Green
Since the Obama administration is so fond of fictional narratives, I thought I would write one too about Bill and…
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Msgr. Luigi Ligutti and Distributism
Thanks to David Bovee’s new book about the illustrious history of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, The Church & the…
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US Experts Testify on Dangers of Disabilities Treaty
A panel of experts warned U.S. lawmakers this week that the UN Disabilities treaty could threaten the rights of parents…
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A Coward No More: Friendship and Politics
I have a very dear friend I have known since high school. We were both baptized Catholic as babies, raised…
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Islam’s Black Flag Flies over Egypt
The United States embassy of Egypt is under siege. According to Fox News, “Mainly ultraconservative Islamist protesters climbed the walls of…
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St. Louis Rams’ Quarterback Is ‘Catholic by Blood’
Kellen Clemens has been playing football as far back as he can remember. After learning the game from his father…
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As Secularism Advances, Political Messianism Draws More Believers
John F. Kennedy’s 1960 campaign speech about his Catholicism made news again this year when former Republican presidential candidate Rick…
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Please, Profile Me!
Okay, just for the record here is the profile. I am white, a US citizen, in my mid 50’s, a…
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How to Eat Like a Hobbit
If there is one area of life most people can change in order to return to the Shire, in a…