{UAH} Fwd: Christ’s Kingship and social life; Why Marxism is still alive; Top blog links

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Subject: Christ's Kingship and social life; Why Marxism is still alive; Top blog links
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Acton News & Commentary Christ's Kingship and social life By Abraham Kuyper • June 19, 2019 When we discuss Christ's kingship, we cannot pass directly from the family to the state. Between them lies what is usually called social life, and it has become very important especially in our days to give as clear as possible an account of what Jesus' kingship means for society. Christ's kingship extends over all things, extends to every part of human life, also in society. Only when we recognize and honor the fact that Christ's kingly dominion extends also over society can we stand strong in it. Read More Acton Line Podcast: Why Marxism is still alive; The legacy of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn June 19, 2019 On this episode of Acton Line, Romanian author and public intellectual, Mihail Neamtu, joins the show to talk about what he calls the "ghost" of Marxism. What defines Marxism and what remnants of the ideology are we seeing today? After that, Daniel J. Mahoney, writer and professor of politics at Assumption College, speaks with Acton's Director of Communications, John Couretas, about the legacy of the 20th century Russian writer, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Solzhenitsyn's writings are said to have contributed greatly in bringing down the Soviet Union and brought wide attention to the atrocities of the Soviet Gulags. Listen Now More From Acton Trending on the Powerblog A European social democrat critiques Bernie Sanders' '21st Century Bill of Rights' Senator Bernie Sanders has refused to grapple with the fact that socialist governments regularly suppress human rights and devolve into despotism, according to a social democrat from Germany. Even as Sanders proposed an economic "Bill of Rights" this week, he ignored the fact that civil liberties depend on preserving "private economic initiative," the political scientist said. The board gaming boom: Reviving face-to-face play in a digital age Despite massive disruption by online- and mobile-based gaming, many consumers seem to still enjoy the face-to-face interaction and experience of tabletop games. As the market responds, and as technology and globalization continue to open the playing field to new competitors and genres, what might we learn about the prospects for community in an otherwise digital age? What's missing from the UK prime minister's race? A British view As the race for UK Prime Minister has heated up, analysts from the UK say some weighty issues have been missing. "One hoped – hoped I am afraid, in vain – that the candidates for the leadership of the Conservative Party might have set out a vision for economic freedom, fiscal responsibility, and a lesser role for the state" Why the national debt is an intergenerational injustice While we constantly hear about how student loans are affecting graduates—causing them to delay such activities as marriage and home buying—we don't hear much about how the massive national debt is a drain on individuals and society. Beyond Bolsonaro: A freedom surge in Brazil Those who argue that the recent victory of President Jair Bolsonaro in the 2018 Brazilian presidential elections represent an authoritarian shift are highly mistaken. On the contrary, liberalism has never been as strong and vibrant in Brazil as it is in the present moment. Read all blog posts Acton Institute  98 Fulton St E,  Grand Rapids, MI 49503  You received this email because you are subscribed to Newsletter from Acton Institute. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive. Unsubscribe from all future emails

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