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Religion, Virtue, and Economics: A Discussion with Father Robert Sirico
Religion, Virtue, and Economics: A Discussion with Father Robert Sirico
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jun 28, 2023
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, Vivek Ramaswamy invites Father Robert Sirico for an engaging conversation about the intersections of capitalism, virtue, and religion. Father Sirico, co-founder of the Acton Institute and author of "The Economics of the Parables," sheds light on his personal journey from left-wing activism to priesthood. The duo dissect the relationship between capitalism and virtue, the concept of stakeholder capitalism, the involvement of politics in religion, and the importance of moral restraint. The conversation later pivots to discuss the compelling story of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, and the implications of his struggle for freedom. This episode serves as a profound exploration of morality's role in economics and the political sphere. Guest Bio: Father Robert Sirico is a renowned priest and co-founder of the Acton Institute. He's an acclaimed author, with his work, "The Economics of the Parables," critically exploring economic perspectives within biblical teachings. Time-Codes:00:00:00 - Introduction of the relationship between capitalism and virtue by Vivek Ramaswamy.00:01:55 - Introduction of Father Sirico's book, "The Economics of the Parables."00:02:40 - Father Sirico's personal journey from left-wing activism to priesthood.00:04:10 - Discussion on the role of capitalism and morality.00:07:48 - Conversation about capitalism, materialism, and capital distribution.00:09:52 - Criticism of fetishizing money.00:10:14 - Introduction of the concept of power and authority as forms of constraint.00:15:48 - Discussion on the dangers of politics involved in religion.00:19:34 - Transition to Jimmy Lai's story and situation in Hong Kong.00:24:23 - Discussion on Wall Street Journal's response to the TikTok incident.00:28:34 - Importance of religion and its threat to totalitarian regimes.00:30:48 - Warning about potential loss of freedom in societies.00:32:27 - Sharing of the documentary's website for Jimmy Lai's story.
Released:
Jun 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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