Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty

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The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty is a free-market think tank which promotes laissez-faire economics and public policy within a Christian framework.

Introduction

The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty was founded in 1990 by Rev. Robert A. Sirico and Kris Alan Mauren. The institute strives to "articulate a vision of society that is both free and virtuous" [1]. Through seminars and publications the institute educates religious leaders to "embrace the principles of economics as analytic tools in the consideration of economic issues that arise in their ministry", and "exhort business executives and entrepreneurs, to integrate their faith more fully into their professional lives" [2].

Quotes

"The best means of reducing poverty is to protect private property rights through the rule of law". [3]

Personnel

  • Board of Directors:
    • Rev. Robert A. Sirico, President - The Acton Institute, Mont Pelerin Society
    • Mr. David Humphreys, Chairman - Tamko Asphault Products
    • Mrs. Betsy DeVos, Treasurer - The Windquest Group Inc.
    • Dr. Alejandro A. Chafuen, Secretary - Atlas Economic Research Foundation
    • Mr. Barry Conner, America’s Home Place
    • Mr. Robert Costello, Americans for Limited Government
    • Mr. Frank Hannah III, HBR Capital, Ltd.
    • Mr. David Milroy, Flatrock Capital Management LLC
    • Mr. J.C. Huizenga, National Heritage Academies
    • Mr. Sidney J. Jansma, Jr., Wolverine Gas and Oil Corporation
    • Rev. Ren Broekhuizen, Pastor(Retired), Ridge Point Community Church
    • Mr. Kenneth J. Muraski, Kent Manufacturing Co.
    • Dr. Gaylen J. Byker, Calvin College
    • Mr. John C. Kennedy III, Autocam Corporation


  • Board of Advisors:
    • Dr. William B. Allen, Michigan State University
    • Mr. Doug Bandow, Citizen Outreach
    • Rev. John Michael Beers, Ponitifcal College Josephinium
    • Mr. F. Joseph Bradley, Bradley Enterprises LLC
    • Dr. Rocco Buttiglione, Internaional Academy of Philosophy
    • Dr. Rufus Fearsm University of Oklahoma
    • Rev. Joseph Ganssle, OFM, Marian Associates
    • Dr. Steve Hanke, Johns Hopkins University
    • Dr. James C. Holland, Shepherd College
    • Mr. James L. Johnston, Amoco Corporation (ret.)
    • Rabbi Daniel Lapin, Toward Tradition
    • Dr. Leonard P. Liggio, Atlas Economic Research Foundation
    • Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, George Mason University
    • Mr. Michael Novak, American Enterprise Institute
    • Rev. James Sadowsky, SJ, Fordham University
    • Rev. James V. SChall, SJ, Georgetown University
    • Mr. Harry Veryser, University of Detroit Mercy



Contact

  • 161 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 301, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Phone: 616.454.3080

Notes

  1. ↑ About the Acton Institute, accessed 25/04/10
  2. ↑ About the Acton Institute, accessed 25/04/10
  3. ↑ Acton Institute Core Principles, Creation of Wealth, accessed 09/02/10
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