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Don’t Confuse the Common Good with Statism - Institute on Religion & Democracy (IRD)

Michael Novak is a writer of uncommon clarity and insight. In this article he is trying to flesh out a true understanding of the concept of the 'common good' as it relates to our form of government. Put simply, if something is beneficial to the common good, should it necessarily become part of the mandate of the government? 


Don’t Confuse the Common Good with Statism - Institute on Religion & Democracy (IRD)

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