In the episode of Acton Unwind, Dylan Pahman, Sam Gregg, and Dan Hugger focus on the war in Ukraine and its religious context. What battles over ecclesiastic authority are involved? What is the Russian Orthodox Church saying about the conflict? The discussion then turns to the economic effects of the war upon the rest of the world, with particular focus on food production and distribution. Why are some countries affected more severely than others? Also among the discussion is a focus on China and its COVID lockdowns and growing economic problems. How is China moving away from its limited economic liberalization of the past? What does this mean for America’s future relationship with China? Lastly, Nancy Pelosi has been recently barred from receiving holy communion by the Archbishop of San Francisco. What makes the Pelosi case different from instances of Roman Catholic politicians in conflict received Church teaching on abortion? What does this case say about how many Americans view the relationship between church and state?

Subscribe to our podcasts

Everyday Saints and Other Stories Paperback – Archimandrite Tikhon 

The Promise of Confucian Liberty – Law & Liberty

What the West Got Wrong About China – Law & Liberty

Full text of Archbishop Cordileone letter to Nancy Pelosi banning her from Communion – Catholic News Agency

Speaker Pelosi on Meet the Press transcript 2008 – NBC

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.