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The Economics of the Parables

Robert Sirico

Timeless and moral economic wisdom for life's choices and changes derived from the parables of the New Testament by famed free market advocate and Catholic priest Robert Sirico. Libraries are filled with books on the parables of Christ, and rightly so. In the words of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, “W...

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The Dan Bongino Show

The podcast host discussed Father Robert Sirico's book, focusing on its explanation of the moral case for capitalism and how it addresses criticisms of free markets from a religious perspective. The host mentioned using the book to better understand his own struggles with wealth and charity.

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It's not that government's too big, folks. It's just too stupid.

— Episode: The Dan Bongino Sunday Special 04/02/23...

Episode: The Dan Bongino Sunday Special 04/02/23 - John Ric...

The podcast host discussed Father Robert Sirico's book, focusing on its explanation of the moral case for capitalism and how it addresses criticisms of free markets from a religious perspective. The host mentioned using the book to better understand his own struggles with wealth and charity.

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It's not that government's too big, folks. It's just too stupid.

The socialism of the ancient church...the early Christians said all that is mine is yours. But the modern socialists say all that is yours is mine.

Socialism is the opposite of that; it coerces you; it doesn't inspire you to greatness, to heroism, to sanctity. It forces you.

Compassion isn't just giving to people; it's suffering with people.

The key moral question is a question of human dignity, and all human beings share this dignity regardless of the size of their bank accounts.

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