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Psalm 19: What Is Human Flourishing?
By Joe Carter
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”
The mission of the Acton Institute is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles. We seek to articulate a vision of society that is both free and virtuous, the end of which is human flourishing.
To Obey Is Better than Sacrifice: A Challenge to ‘Good Intentions’
By Joseph Sunde
When decrying instances of do-gooder activism gone wrong, it’s become rather routine for critics to respond by saying, “good intentions aren’t enough.” And to a great extent, rightly so.
All Is Gift: Embracing the Divine Generosity of Christmas
By Joseph Sunde
Throughout the Christmas season, we are routinely reminded of our “gift nature,” whether through the transfer of presents, the confluence of family gatherings, the creative flurry of plays and performances, or, most importantly, the central story of the One who gives it all meaning in the first place.