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Freaked out: Liberty, choice, and rogue economics
Levitt has done a service by bringing that truth to light, albeit in a somewhat freaky way.Papal economics 101: Freedom and truth
It is a particular contribution of Pope John Paul II to have introduced the “right of economic initiative” into the theological vocabulary.Editor's note
This first issue of the new format is unlike any we have published before. It is devoted entirely to the late Pope John Paul II.Days of history and holiness: Reflections on April in Rome
Many of the questions that came my way were of a personal nature, owing to the fact that I was baptized and confirmed by Pope John Paul in 1996, during the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.An ally in defense of freedom
In many ways, despite theological differences, I found in the life and thought of John Paul II an ally and a well-formed defense of a society that is both free and virtuous.Jewish leaders assess John Paul II's pontificate
An American rabbi and the chief rabbi of Rome weigh in.The Church must remember its mission
From time immemorial, it has been the case that the most difficult work of caring for the least among us has been initiated by churches and from the resources that church leaders and members accumulated voluntarily.Practical virtue: Finance and administration in the spirit of church organizations
Is there a vision of management – particularly in the area of finance and administration – specific to church organizations? If so, what does it involve?Calling, vocation, and business
Does God call people to business as a vocation, because business has intrinsic value or only as a means to accomplish "real" ministry?The Economics and Morality of Caring for the Poor
Today, social programs account for about 50 percent of the federal budget—including Social Security and Medicare, which comprise the lion's share of social programs (public housing, public schools, unemployment benefits, job training programs, food stamps, etc.). Total spending on social programs in the United States exceeds $1 trillion annually.The culture of life, the culture of the market
The market is not a mere abstraction of economic production and distribution, but, rather, people themselves,Is it on the test? Teaching Christianity and the humanities in a secular environment
I owe my fellow citizens a great debt for their willingness to create and support a public educational system. Yet that system constantly works against the values and objectives I believe are essential.