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  • Acton University: Day 2

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    Here is a summary of the events I attended today. Session 1: Economic Thought before the Enlightenment This session was taught by Michael Miller, Director of Programs for the Acton Institute. Miller began his presentation by noting that most people think economics began with Adam Smith. Not so. Miller demonstrated that Smith largely restated past…

  • Acton University: Day 1

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    I packed my bags this morning and headed to the Acton University in Grand Rapids. Below is evidence that I always pack the most critical items first. (Mrs. Kronicle exercised a veto of this plan.) Once I checked in at the motel, it was over to the Eberhard Center for a social hour before dinner.…

  • Acton University: Day Three

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    On the final day of the Acton University, I attended the following: “Urban Ministry and the Enterprise of Private Charity” Rudy Carrasco “Evangelical Social Thought: An Emerging Discourse” John Nunes “Christianity and Social Justice: 10 Economic Lessons for Teachers” Stephen Haessler “Knowing Good Works: Guidelines for Effective Compassion” Fred De Jong “Entrepreneurial Vocation” Robert A.…

  • Acton University: Day Two

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    On the menu for day two at Acton University: "Introduction to the Rule of Law and Limited Government" by Anthony Bradley "Introduction to Globalization" by Doug Bandow "Spirituality, Homiletics, and the Marketplace: Seminar on Pastoral Care" by Ren Broekhuizen "Making Freedom a Reality: Estonia's Path from Communism to the Free Market" by Mart Laar (Former…

  • Acton University: Day One

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    The first day of lectures is over at the Acton University Symposium. Today I attended the following: "Christian Anthropology: Freedom and Virtue" by Dr. Samuel Gregg "The Economic Way of Thinking" by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse "Theories of Government, the Church, and Civil Society Professor" Anthony Bradley Tonight we heard from Frank Hanna, CEO of…

  • AWOL in Grand Rapids

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    I have flown the coup and landed in Grand Rapids, where I will attend a three-day event called "Toward a Free and Virtuous Society." I will be returning early Saturday morning. That also means I will not be in Birmingham. I have already met people from Poland, Hungary, England, and Boston (A truly foreign country…