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May 14, 2008 |
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Samuel Gregg examines the profound influence of French theologian Henri de Lubac on Pope Benedict XVI. De Lubac's work drew upon Scripture and early and medieval Church Fathers to think through what the nature of the Church itself suggests about the individual's place in society. "The beauty of this approach is that it brings to the surface ideas that cannot be neatly categorized as right or left," Gregg writes.
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Isn't it time for the media, the bloggers and the politicos to retire the Rev. Jeremiah Wright -- the former pastor to Barack Obama -- to a well deserved obscurity? "We must lay Wright to rest because he is not running for president and we have critical issues to discuss other than the possibility of Wright's residual effect on Obama's ideology," Bradley writes.
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The deadline for the 2008 Samaritan Award is quickly approaching. This $10,000 grand prize is awarded once a year to an exceptional and privately funded nonprofit that fosters deep personal change in the individuals they serve. A comprehensive application makes an organization eligible for the Award and enters it in the Samaritan Guide. |
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Application extensions are available for the 5th annual Catholic High School Honor Roll, a list of America's Top 50 Catholic high schools judged on the criteria of academic excellence, Catholic identity, and civic education. The list is published nationally and is a resource for parents, schools, colleges and donors. As a constructive award competition and evaluation program, the Honor Roll is designed to recognize and encourage excellence in Catholic education. For an extension, contact Anthony Pienta at info@chshonor.org. |
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The Acton Institute is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2008 Acton University (AU), which will take place on June 10-13 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This year's expanded curriculum and distinguished international faculty will once again lead an in-depth four-day exploration of the intellectual foundations of a free society. |
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Italy's New 'Post-Catholic' Government?
The new Italian government was sworn in on May 9, headed for the third time by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The center-right coalition has a vast majority both in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, giving it a good chance of serving its full five-year term...
European Commission Attacks its Own Scientists
On Wednesday the European Commission again delayed a decision on whether European farmers may grow more genetically modified (GM) crops. The commission claimed that more scientific analysis is needed before three new crops can be approved. But curiously, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has already twice analyzed the crops and found that they pose no danger to public health...
CEOs for Obama
Michael Franc has an interesting piece on NRO about the demographics of campaign contributions. The gravamen is that Democratic presidential candidates in the current election have exhibited a whopping advantage among all kinds of elite groups, identified by professional, financial, or educational status. Meanwhile, Republicans garnered more support from plumbers, truckers, and janitors...
Rev. Sirico delivers Krieble Lecture
Acton Institute President Rev. Robert A. Sirico was invited to deliver the Krieble Lecture at the 31st Annual Heritage Foundation Resource Bank Meeting on April 24 in Atlanta. His talk ranged widely over “the simple idea of human liberty” and what is required to preserve it...
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