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Et Tu, Brute: A Wake-Up Call For The Catholic Church

Since at least 1891, when Pope Leo XIII released Rerum Novarum, the Catholic Church has promoted a mixed market economy, with a large role for government regulations, welfare programs, and labor unions. These views were dogmatized, with the responsibility extended … Continue reading

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Ayn Rand Isn’t Libertarianism, She Destroys It

There’s been a lot in the news lately about how the Tea Party conservatives, like many libertarians, are fans of Ayn Rand’s works. Others, especially left-wing mainstream media outlets and (rightfully) concerned Christians, are pointing out the incompatibilities between Religious … Continue reading

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The main problem with conservatism and the Republican Party

Conservatives always define one of their key goals as “limited government”. But what is “limited government”? The definition conservatives usually give includes less regulations on businesses, less funding for government programs, less government agencies, etc. But what exactly is to … Continue reading

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