Google AI: John Rist’s Critique of Leo XIII and Modern Rights-Talk Renowned classical philosopher John Rist has argued extensively that the Catholic Church—beginning with Pope Leo XIII 's groundbreaking 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum —made a dangerous tactical error. [ 1 , 2 ] Concept Leo XIII's Approach ( Rerum Novarum ) John Rist's Thomistic/Augustinian Critique The Use of "Rights" Adopted modern "natural rights" language to defend workers from exploitative industrial capitalism. Argues that adapting Enlightenment "rights" language was a Trojan horse that secularized Christian morality. Charity vs. Justice Argued that the state must step in as a matter of justice to ensure living wages and protect private property. Warns that replacing charity and virtue with state-enforced "justice" creates a cold, bureaucratic, and legalistic society. The Danger Aimed to find a middle ground between cutthroat capitalism and atheistic socialism...
Will Leo Excommunicate or "Follow in Francis['s] Footsteps"? - LifeSite: Catholic governor met [smiling] Pope Francis, then signed abortion up to birth — Excommunication? or Leo Follows in Francis' Footsteps The European Conservative
Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor As a Catholic, I believe in our responsibility to care for others, especially those who are the most vulnerable among us. That obligation must be at the center of our response to climate change as well. It was a tremendous honor to meet His Holiness Pope Francis last week at the Vatican Climate Summit. I’m deeply grateful for his climate leadership, and for the wise and inspirational words he shared with leaders from around the world: To protect our people and our planet, we must “act with urgency, compassion and determination, since the stakes could not be higher.” : Vatican Media Last edited 10:38 AM · May 23, 2024 · 764.8K Views Catholic governor met Pope Francis, then signed abortion ... LifeSiteNews Home https://www.lifesitenews.com › episodes › breaking-cat... 21 hours ago — Massachusetts Gov . Maura Healey signed a law that removes the requirement for specific medical justification for abortion...