A Review of The Vision of Catholic Social Thought: The Virtue of Solidarity and the Praxis of Human Rights by Meghan Clark In The Vision of Catholic Social Thought, Meghan Clark shows a truly exceptional understanding of Catholic Social Teaching—both in her knowledge of the key documents in the tradition and its development and, more… Read More The Vision of Catholic Social Thought, Solidarity, and Human Rights
The international community and the United States have responded to the crisis in Iraq, and perhaps thousands of people are escaping imminent death thanks to US airstrikes, but only time will tell if this measured response is sufficient. Thousands are still extremely vulnerable, particularly those Yazidis remaining on Mount Sinjar: There is no other way… Read More The Importance of Caring About Iraqi Christians, But Rejecting Sectarianism
The Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) is once again gaining ground in Iraq. As it increases its control of Iraqi territory, it has engaged in mass atrocities and terrorism, while increasingly implementing its totalitarian vision. Kurdish forces have been resisting the Islamic State’s advance, but were forced to pull back in recent days, exposing more… Read More Fears of Genocide Grow in Iraq
At the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies conference on libertarianism earlier this month, IPR Director Steve Schneck addressed the topic of libertarianism and politics, moving beyond the more narrow focus on economics and economic justice that was the focus of Cardinal Rodriguez’s keynote (watch here) and the first panel, which included Millennial’s Meghan… Read More The Catholic Case against Libertarianism: Steve Schneck and Mark Shields
Bishop John Wester of Salt Lake City has called out those who claim to be pro-life but oppose extending healthcare coverage to those who need it. In affirming the Church’s “Whole Life” approach to the sanctity of life, the bishop has taken a strong stand for human life and dignity by backing Medicaid expansion. He… Read More Bishop John Wester: Pro-life? Support Medicaid Expansion
Our country needs more effective, humane, and justly enforced anti-drug policies. But legalizing the drugs that ruin people’s lives is not the answer. Pope Francis delivered precisely this message last Friday: Let me state this in the clearest terms possible: the problem of drug use is not solved with drugs! Drug addiction is an evil,… Read More Pope Francis: Don’t Legalize Marijuana and Other Drugs
The centerpiece of the recent Erroneous Autonomy: The Catholic Case Against Libertarianism conference was Cardinal Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga’s keynote address, which was followed by an excellent, thoughtful response by Bishop Blase Cupich. The Cardinal was introduced by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who described Pope Francis’ commitment to workers and their families while movingly recounting how… Read More The Catholic Case against Libertarianism (Part II): Cardinal Rodriguez and Bishop Cupich
