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.

All Posts by Acton

The Most Surprising Fact About Poverty in America

By Joe Carter Every year, the U.S. Census comes out with its... read more

Lessons on Work as Service from a Hotel...

By Joseph Sunde When it comes to basic definitions of work, I’ve... read more

This Mayor Helped the Homeless By Giving Them...

By Joe Carter The scene can be found in almost every major... read more

‘None of This Is Mine’: Alton Brown on...

By Joseph Sunde In an interview with Eater, celebrity chef Alton Brown... read more

Do We Simply Want to End Poverty, or...

By Elise Hilton People of good will wish to end poverty. No... read more

Stewarding Retirement: Why a Christian’s Work Never Ends

By Joseph Sunde As Christians in the modern economy, we face a... read more

Can Overproduction Ever Be Good Stewardship?

By Tyler Groenendal Overproduction, simply put, is supply in excess of demand.... read more

Spiritual Change in the Great Enrichment

By Joseph Sunde In Dierdre McCloskey’s latest book, Bourgeois Equality: How Ideas,... read more

The Rise Campaign: Restoring New York City through...

By Allison Gilbert New York City has been called one of the... read more

Why Religious Liberty Cannot Prosper without Economic Liberty

By Jay Richards In recent years, religious freedom in the United States... read more

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Art Charity Church Common Grace Culture Curriculum Economics Education Family Justice Order Theology Uncategorized Vocation Wisdom Wonder Work

Select a Month January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz