About Acton Institute

The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty is named after the great English historian, Lord John Acton (1834-1902). Inspired by his work on (1834-1902). Inspired by his work on the relation between liberty and morality, the Acton Institute seeks to articulate a vision of society that is both free and virtuous, the end of which is human flourishing. To that end, the Institute engages in research, publishing, documentary film production, engagement with the media, and organizes seminars aimed at educating religious leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, university professors, and academic researchers. Acton promotes sound economic thinking and an awareness of the moral underpinnings necessary for a free society.

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Immigrants, Refugees, and the Conversionary Tale of Jean...

By Evan Koons As heated talks on immigration flare up and the... read more

Cultural Task #1: Crucify Our Incipient Darwinism

By Joseph Sunde One of the long-running mistakes of the church has... read more

How God and Man Make a Sandwich

By Joe Carter In 1958, Leonard Read published his brilliant essay, “I,... read more

The Magic of the Small Town Barbershop

By Chris Horst I pushed open the door of Center Court Barbershop... read more

Now Available: Lester DeKoster’s ‘Work,’ Re-Issued with New...

By Joseph Sunde Originally written in 1982, Lester DeKoster’s small book,Work: The... read more

Show Me the Way to Poverty

By Dylan Pahman In a recent speech in Bolivia, Pope Francis voiced his... read more

The Trinity in the Household

By Evan Koons Our mailbox keeps on getting filled with letters from... read more

VIDEO: What Causes the Poverty Of Nations?

The Acton Institute recently had the privilege of hosting theologian Wayne Grudem and... read more

These Prisoners Are Finding Purpose Through Welding (And...

By Joseph Sunde With the rise of the information economy, many millennials... read more

FLOW Gift Pack: Now Available on RightNow Media

The Acton Institute’s latest film series, For the Life of the World: Letters... read more

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