Friends, today we bring to you the first part of a discussion between myself and Dr. Tod Worner on the way a Catholic should navigate the crossroads of religion and politics. Enjoy!

00:00 | Intro
01:19 | Elements of a democracy
10:36 | The enduring appeal of democratic principles
17:26 | Why authoritarian regimes persist
21:22 | Clues to human nature within the US founding documents
21:20 | Limitations of liberal democracy
30:37 | The shadow side of democracy
38:03 | Cautions for a democratic framework
45:13 | Join the Word on Fire Institute

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