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Isms Encyclopedia Posts
Sep 02, 2025

Mercantilism Explained: Principles, History, and Catholic Insights

Mercantilism shaped nations and economies, but its legacy reminds us that prosperity without justice comes at a steep cost.
Jun 02, 2025

Understanding Distributism: Principles, History, and Catholic Insights

Distributism is always a hot topic within Catholic circles. Some Catholics consider it the ideal socio-economic system for a Catholic society. While others consider it utopian and unworkable.
Apr 28, 2025

Imperialism Explained: Principles, History, and Catholic Insights

Imperialism was a complex and often troubling force that profoundly shaped the modern world. Understanding its history helps us better appreciate the blessings of human dignity, self-determination, and true evangelization rooted in respect for all peoples.
Mar 24, 2025

Fascism Explained: Principles, History, and Catholic Insights

As Catholic homeschoolers, it’s essential to approach the topic of fascism (and other isms) with both intellectual honesty and a moral lens grounded in our faith.
Mar 10, 2025

Anarchism Explained: Principles, History, and Catholic Insights

Can the government become corrupt, exploitative, and oppressive? Most assuredly so. But this should spur us on to improve our governments, not eliminate them in the belief that the disorders of governmental collapse would bring about a self-regulated egalitarian utopia.
Feb 24, 2025

Socialism Explained: Principles, History, and Catholic Insights

In conclusion, Catholic understanding of socialism requires a nuanced approach, as the term encompasses a wide range of economic policies, historical movements, and political ideologies.

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