Father Morris Takes on Michael Moore
Posted by Tim Drake
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 10:20 AM
While many mainstream media types are calling Michael Moore’s new film both moral and “Christian,” others aren’t convinced that Moore’s view is correct.
In the accompanying video, Fox News’ Father Jonathan Morris takes on Moore’s assertions that “the Church is universally against capitalism.”
“Capitalism can help people become more humane,” says Father Morris, who describes... READ MORE
Filed under capitalism, distributism, father jonathan morris, michael moore, movie, socialism
Good and Bad Capitalism
Posted by Tom McFeely
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 12:11 PM
Stockbroker in Mumbai, India, contemplates the global market crash last September. (CNS/Reuters)
President Barack Obama will sign into law today the $787-billion economic stimulus bill passed last week by Congress.
Debate continues about the merits of the legislation, in terms of whether it will adequately address the damage caused by the global credit crisis.
But here’s something that shouldn’t be a matter of debate: That the crisis has highlighted the truth of the distinction Pope... READ MORE
Filed under capitalism, centesimus annus, financial crisis, john paul ii
Is Capitalism Dead?
Posted by Tom McFeely
Wednesday, January 07, 2009 9:30 AM
No, it’s not, in the economically unsophisticated judgment of the Daily Blog.
In fact, it’s probably not even accurate to say that capitalism as a whole is on life support, despite last fall’s international financial crisis and the resulting aftershocks that continue to batter global markets. On the other hand, the prognosis is a lot bleaker for the kind of speculative capitalism that... READ MORE
Filed under capitalism, financial crisis
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