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Pope Francis on Poverty

Vincent Ryan Ruggiero — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:12:32 +0000

When Sarah Palin said the Pope’s views on poverty were “kind of liberal” and Rush Limbaugh called them “pure Marxism,” the media were aghast. In a rare moment of unity, scoffers joined now-and-then Catholics, former Catholics, and practicing Catholics in protest. Palin and Limbaugh quickly, and prudently, said they had meant no disrespect. Ironically, their [...]

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Progressivism’s Fundamental Flaw

Vincent Ryan Ruggiero — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 05:00:05 +0000

Progressivism is the dominant political and social philosophy of our time. Even people who know little about it tend to regard it favorably. They believe that since progress suggests moving forward, developing, and improving, Progressivism must be positive and good. But Progressivism doesn’t deserve this favorable image because it is rooted in a profound falsehood—that the vast majority of [...]

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