John Pinheiro

Dylan Pahman, research fellow and founder of the St. Nicholas Cabasilas Institute, and John Pinheiro, Acton’s director of research, trace how Christian thinkers shaped ideas like natural rights, rule of law, religious liberty, private property, and representative government. They discuss source selection, medieval and early modern precedents, and how the intellectual lineage connects classical, scholastic, and Enlightenment thinkers.

John Pinheiro, Director of Research at the Acton Institute, Anthony Bradley, a distinguished research fellow, and Dylan Pahman, executive editor of the Journal of Markets and Morality, dive into the surprising outcomes of the 2024 U.S. elections. They analyze demographic shifts and the impact of family values on voting behavior. The discussion also touches on changing religious voting patterns and economic challenges influencing voter sentiment, highlighting the evolving strategies within the major political parties amid increasing polarization.

Dylan Pahman, research fellow and founder of the St. Nicholas Cabasilas Institute, and John Pinheiro, director of research and co-editor of the reader, explore the Christian roots of American liberty. They discuss choosing surprising sources like Filmer, how Locke’s biblical context changes readings, connections between property and religious freedom, and Christianity’s complex views on commerce and monastic trade.

Dr. John Pinheiro, historian and director of research at the Acton Institute, links the Industrial Revolution to today’s AI concerns. He contrasts past and present technological shifts, explores how Rerum Novarum applied timeless principles to new machines, and argues for prudential, dignity-centered approaches to AI, while warning about surveillance, deepfakes, and overcentralized control.

Join John Pinheiro, Director of Research at the Acton Institute, Anthony Bradley, a Distinguished Research Fellow, and Dylan Pahman, Executive Editor of the Journal of Markets and Morality, as they dissect the surprising outcomes of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. They analyze shifts in voter demographics, particularly among religious and Latino voters. The group also explores the disconnect between political elites and everyday citizens, and delves into the urgent need for reform within American political institutions as parties strive to reconnect with constituents.