As evidenced by his Notre Dame speech, Barr’s understanding of Christianity is essentially Pelagian: his idea of Catholic ‘micro-morality’ ignores the social gospel.
Studies show that the rich tend to be less empathetic and more selfish. Electoral politics, and policy change, is a promising way to take back what they’ve stolen.
Did liberalism originate in a kind of theodicy? And is there any reason to suppose that egalitarian liberalism is or has to be theological? Not necessarily.
Who is up to governing this rattled country on January 20, 2021? Whichever candidate emerges from the crowded Democratic field has much work ahead of them.