Radio Maria England CREDO - Edward Hadas - Sound Economics #6
Oct 28, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Edward Hadas, a regular contributor to the Credo program, explores anthropology's role in economics. He emphasizes the sacredness of work, linking it to divine purpose and dignity, while contrasting modern views with historical teachings. Hadas challenges the commodification of experiences and advocates for a holistic view of capital that values human relationships. He intricately ties economic principles back to their ancient roots, urging listeners to rethink the interplay between faith and daily economic life.
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Economy as Sacrament
- Catholics believe in God's presence in everyday life, rejecting Gnosticism.
- Physical bodies and labor are part of God's plan, not something to be scorned.
Socialist Influence
- Socialists helped the Church recognize the value of everyday work.
- Their art praised workers as heroes, prompting the Church to acknowledge this perspective.
Pope Leo XIII on St. Joseph
- Pope Leo XIII praised St. Joseph's status as a worker in Quam Quam Plurias.
- He elevated the status of laborers, stating their work could be "singularly ennobled."