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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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What Christians Should Know About Consumption

Editors' Note: This article is part of the Patheos Public Square on... read more

There is No Such Thing as ‘The Poor’

By Victor Claar With the recent news that Angus Deaton of Princeton... read more

TerraCyle Founder: ‘I Want To Make A Lot...

By Elise Hilton Starting a business is a risky undertaking. You need money,... read more

Marriage as Cornerstone: How the Family Is a...

By Joseph Sunde With the expansion of economic freedom and the resulting... read more

The Call of the Martian

By Jordan Ballor I recently saw The Martian and was struck by the number... read more

The Moral Dimension of Work

By James V. Schall “The moral foundation of political economy,” to use Lord... read more

Life in Exile: Bringing Peace and Prosperity to...

By Evan Koons We’ve got another testimony for you. This one is... read more

Lester DeKoster’s 3 Dimensions of Work

By Joseph Sunde Lester DeKoster’s short book, Work: The Meaning of Your Life, sets... read more

6 Quotes: Angus Deaton on Poverty

By Joe Carter Last week, Princeton economist Angus Deaton won the Nobel prize... read more

Retailers and the 'Religion of Consumption’

By Jordan Ballor There’s an intriguing piece in the NYT from last... read more

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