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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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David Brat on the Need for Theologians Who...

By Joseph Sunde “I never saw a supply and demand curve in... read more

Christianity and the Rise of Capital

By Samuel Gregg Given that he was a member of the famously... read more

A Charismatic Approach to Work

By Paul Graves What are we called to do with our lives? This... read more

Why Cultural Capital Is Necessary for Economic Flourishing

By Joseph Sunde Western activists and foreign aid experts often pretend as though... read more

Love Is the Law of His Kingdom

By Herman Bavinck We are seeing a universal pursuit of equality, a... read more

Money and Moral Absolutes

By Samuel Gregg From the beginning of the first forms of capitalism... read more

Finding Meaning and Beauty as a Fast Food...

By Joseph Sunde “This is not what I thought I’d be doing... read more

The Disabled Deserve the Dignity of Work

By Joe Carter Last week, Hillary Clinton became the first major presidential... read more

When Generosity Transforms a Community

By Joseph Sunde Bishop Hannington longed to see an awakening toward generosity... read more

Economy of Wisdom: Four Questions of Christian Education

By Anthony Bradley One of the advantages of living in a free... read more

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