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Kresta in the Afternoon – July 2, 2024 – Hour 2

We share the last of our discussions from Acton U, discussing our fractured society with Rachel Ferguson and Catholic integralism with Kevin Vallier. 

 

Navigating the Rising Tide of Political Polarization

The utopian vision of the left has inspired a shift toward various forms of reactionaryism on the right, not just in America, but across the globe. How does the faithful freedom-lover stay sane and move our conversations forward? Dr. Rachel Ferguson is our guest.

 

Rachel Ferguson is the Director of the Free Enterprise Center at Concordia University Chicago, Assistant Dean of the College of Business, and Professor of Business Ethics.

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The New Catholic Integralism: True or False?

The idea of Integralism holds that the Catholic Church should have indirect authority over Christian states. We examine what it means with Kevin Vallier.

Kevin Vallier is an associate professor of philosophy at Bowling Green State University, where he directs their program in philosophy, politics, economics, and law. His areas of interest include Political Philosophy, ethics and Philosophy of Religion. His writings include "Liberal Politics and Public Faith: Beyond Separation" and "Must Politics Be War? Restoring Our Trust in the Open Society." His newest book, "All the Kingdoms of the World: On Radical Religious Alternatives to Liberalism" is due out this fall.

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Putting Virtue back into Education

Why are American colleges and universities failing to instruct their students in virtue, and what can be done about this issue? Kyle Washut joins us.

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Education as a spiritual work of mercy: An interview with Professor Kyle Washut

Wyoming Catholic College

Kyle Washut is the president of Wyoming Catholic College

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