On October 8, 2021, in-person at the Acton Building in Grand Rapids, Mich., the Acton Institute will host its First Annual Academic Colloquium, sponsored by its Journal of Markets & Morality.
The theme is “Neo-Calvinism and Modern Economics,” featuring two panels of academic papers, followed
Unfortunately, our current politicized culture causes many to look first to the government when they think about charitable giving and helping those in need. Politicians, activists, and even some religious leaders are quick to demand that the taxpayer shoulder the charitable role traditionally reserved for civil society and a compassionate citizenry.
Most North Carolinians are familiar with the Rev. William Barber. He’s infamous for incessantly sanctifying any government largesse as compassionate. Yet, the consequences of attempting to morph charity into a bureaucratic behemoth is not only bankrupting the nation but also creating a culture of entitlement bereft of gratitude.