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Beyond Collectivism and Individualism: Why the Family Is the True Solution
Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to unpack a cultural debate sparked by comments from New York City’s mayor about replacing “rugged individualism” with “collectivism.” But are these really the only two options?
In this episode, Fr. Boquet explores how Catholic social teaching offers a powerful alternative to both radical individualism and collectivist ideology. Father also discusses Bishop Barron's response to Mamdani and explains why the Church rejects the false binary between the isolated individual and the all-powerful state.
Key questions addressed:
- What does the Catholic Church teach about…
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