Duty, Ability, and Rights

Catholic Analysis ^ | 27 July 2014 | Matthew Olson

[matthewrobertolson]

These terms -- duty, ability, and rights -- are often conflated, as a result of French and American influences. In this show, I break down the differences between them, how they relate, and how they should be respected on a practical level, all within the Christian context.

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Summary:

I start with quotes from Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre and Abraham Lincoln, then transition into the corrupted philosophies found in American and French history. I define the terms, then lay out how they can be applied, especially in the case of anti-Christian persecution in the Middle East. I apply these to the example of Barack Obama.

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[matthewrobertolson]

(I briefly critique some of the relativist influences in the American Revolution. But I love my country and I am, indeed, a patriot.)

[iowamark]

It would be a much better idea to post a transcript/essay rather than just a link to a long audio.

[matthewrobertolson]

Good idea.