Tradition and Transformation: Exploring the Intersection of Conservative Catholicism and Liberalism

This chapter delves into the complex relationship between traditionalist conservatism and Catholicism in Australia, discussing the differences in political views between Catholics and Protestants. The speaker reflects on their personal journey from traditionalist conservatism to embracing a more integrated conservative liberal perspective, influenced by factors like the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation also explores the concepts of auto-liberalism and ordoliberalism in the context of conservative liberalism, contrasting it with traditionalist conservatism's corporatist approach.