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The Rise of the Illiberal Right

Know Your Enemy

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Subordination of Temporal Power to Spiritual Power

The temporal power must be subordinated to the spiritual power, as man's temporal end is subordinated to his eternal end. This concept is seen as a distinctive characteristic of integralism, where the public square is reordered for the common and highest goods. Integralism can manifest in various political forms and moments, historically associated with reactionary thought. This subordination reflects a key difference from liberalism, potentially leading to a form of theocracy where religious orthodoxy is enforced.

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