New Polity America's Structures of Sin
Dec 11, 2025
Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on America's deeper societal issues, exploring the concept of 'structures of sin' and how they shape our perception of truth. The hosts examine the clash between personal faith and secular politics, revealing how a consumer mindset stifles true communal responsibility. Intriguingly, they highlight local businesses as potential sites for transformation and critique modern individualism through the lens of Catholic imagination. Join them as they challenge cultural norms and advocate for a more profound, collective sense of community.
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Integrate Faith Into Daily Life
- Marc Barnes urges Catholics not to confine faith to private compartments but to seek its transforming effect across life.
- He recommends prudence: act where you can and accept limited but sincere reforms.
Start Small, Keep The Big Vision
- Marc Barnes advises focusing on small, concrete areas you can transform rather than insisting you must change everything at once.
- He urges accepting limited scope while keeping sight of the broader call to transform the world.
Structures Of Sin Distort Perception
- Marc Barnes argues that structures of sin deform society and our ability to perceive reality.
- He says destroying those structures requires grace that transforms social orders, not just individual souls.