Links: the Catholic left, Amy Coney Barrett and the importance of distinctions

Links: the Catholic left, Amy Coney Barrett and the importance of distinctions 

The religious left is not just about the Democratic Party (which is now more firmly reliant on the AME Church than the Church of Rome). It is about bringing change TO the Church. It is the only way to ready the Church for something to the left of the Democrats. It must be part of the vanguard of social reform - from cooperation to service for those who are sick or troubled. It can no longer be seated in Rome. It must be one with the people of God. This is the only way to gather the lost sheep.

The Union Movement has the same issues. It needs to serve the workers and encourage cooperation, not conflict. It can be an agent of change, both in society and in the enterprise itself. It is the only way to gather the lost workers.

The wealth tax has all the liquidity issues of property taxes and all of the reporting issues of the capital gains tax. It would serve to legitimate wealth and do nothing to move ownership from the plutocrats to the workers. The most efficient way to collect such a tax is for the owned firms to pay it for the owners. While it is possible that workers could be spared the brunt of actually paying the tax, it is not likely.

Justice Barrett will do the responsible thing on recusal. Indeed, there are many cases where this will be necessary, including the upcoming case on the Ohio Downs Syndrome Law, which was affirmed by the Sixth District. The Justice pushed for en blanc consideration of the Indiana law. The law is an attempt to take another run at Roe, seeking state power as much as protecting Down's children. It cannot succeed without upending all of civil rights law. I predict a Per Curiam ruling reversing the Circuit.

Most Nones did not walk away from the Church. Their parents did. Many had good reasons, which is why the Catholic Left is essential. Even atheists have something to add to the discussion. Let the Spirit of Prophesy blow where She will.

Since Alexander the Great, African civilization in Egypt has been dominated by Hellenism, including under Rome. Without Latin and Greek, much of what is left since Alexandria burned will be lost forever.