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| 17 March 2004 |
| 1. ACTON COMMENTARY |
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“Ending the ‘Slavocracy’” by Anthony B.
Bradley
 The
institution of slavery continues to oppress millions. In
India, the practice often comes under the name of bonded
labor—a euphemism for slavery. But, as Anthony Bradley makes
clear, one of the best hopes for putting a stop to this
horrid practice is broader economic development and
fostering an entrepreneurial culture.Acton Web Poll:
Is economic development a cure for slavery?
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“Private Faith and Public Politics” by Jordan
Ballor
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Should
America's political leaders keep their religious faith a private
matter? Can politicians simply serve the “will of the people”
without showing moral discernment? “True statesmen are not
merely mouthpieces for opinion polls,” writes Jordan Ballor. |
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| 2. THIS WEEK AT ACTON.ORG |
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Acton Institute Wins First Annual Templeton Freedom Prize
| The Acton Institute was awarded one of the
first annual Templeton Freedom Prizes for Excellence in
Promoting Liberty. The institute won first place in the Ethics
and Values category for what the Templeton judges described as
“its extensive body of work on the moral defense of the free
market.” |
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2004 Homiletics Program Looks at Parable of the Shrewd Manager
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The sixth annual Acton Institute Homiletics
Award competition is underway. The Award program is for
seminarians and graduate students in programs preparing them for
preaching and teaching ministries. For this year’s competition,
Acton has selected Luke 16:1-16, the parable of the shrewd
manager. The goal of the Homiletics program is to challenge
students to interpret and exposit the message of this passage in
a way that is both biblically faithful and relevant to the needs
of contemporary society. Please pass this information on to
students who may be interested in and benefited by participation
in this competition. |
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| 3. ACTON NEWSMAKERS |
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Jordan Ballor’s March 3 ANC commentary
“Perpetuating the Poverty: Lotteries Prey on the Poor” was
published on
OrthodoxyToday.com. Clint Green’s March 10 commentary “Who’s
the Boss. Why Government Schools Fear Parental Involvement” was
published on
OpinionEditorials.com. |
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| 4. FOOD FOR THOUGHT FROM ACROSS THE WEB |
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“The Confession of St. Patrick” Translated from the
Latin by Ludwig Bieler, Christianity Today
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Ireland and the Irish today celebrate St.
Patrick, who was himself enslaved and lived for six years in
bondage. “But greatest is the suffering of those women who live
in slavery,” St. Patrick said. “All the time they have to endure
terror and threats.” |
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| 5. THIS WEEK AT THE ACTON BOOK SHOPPE |
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A Moral Basis for Liberty by Robert A. Sirico
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In this essay, Rev. Robert A. Sirico outlines
the moral foundation of the free market economy, built upon
respect for private property and voluntary activity. |
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| 6. IN THE LIBERAL TRADITION |
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Alexis de Tocqueville (1805–1859)
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“I am inclined to believe that if faith be
wanting in (a man) he must be subject; and if he believe, he
must be free.” |
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