The Catholic Conversation 5/2/20 - Trent Horn, Can a Catholic Be a Socialist?
May 1, 2020
Trent Horn, an author and speaker with Catholic Answers, delves into the compatibility of socialism with Catholicism. He explains why a Catholic cannot embrace socialist ideals, highlighting the inherent tensions between social policies and Church teachings. The discussion critiques contemporary socialist appeals among youth and stresses the importance of individual responsibility and private property. Horn emphasizes that true social change comes from faith and community, rather than reliance on flawed systemic solutions.
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Defying Hospital Policy for Mom
- Becky prepared to challenge hospital rules to accompany her injured mother to an appointment.
- Her mother unexpectedly defied the policy, allowing Becky to accompany her and provide support.
Core Mechanism of Socialism
- Socialism involves state control of production means and central price setting.
- This causes shortages and economic dysfunction because central planners cannot balance supply and demand effectively.
Socialism's Appeal in Hard Times
- Interest in socialism grows during economic hardship and desperation.
- People wrongly assume government planning will solve economic difficulties better than free markets.