Truth, justice & freedom in a pluri-anthropological world

Acton Institute in Rome

Rome [ENA] The Acton Institute is a think-tank whose mission is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles. "Truth, Justice & Freedom in a Pluri-Anthropological World," took place in the heart of Rome, at the renowned Pontifical Gregorian University, in collaboration with the Acton Institute on March 12th 2024.

The roots of western anthropological understanding are highlighted in the crucial role of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in countering desperate philosophies that undermine human dignity. Through a profound analysis of the fallacious anthropologies that permeate our society, the event offered a rejuvenating perspective on the beauty and strength of Christian anthropology in guiding thoughts and actions.  The importance of defending truth and justice in a political context dominated by technical and "woke" ideologies has been another crucial topic of the conference. Through a sharp analysis of the politics of the person participants have been invited to reflect on the political implications of understanding of human dignity, emphasizing

the need for constant commitment to the common good and social justice.  Through a reinterpretation of the Church's social doctrine, the crucial role of enterprise and freedom in promoting human dignity and social prosperity has been highlighted with the importance of an authentic anthropological vision in shaping economic and social policies.  In the context of the event, Michael Severance, Director of the Acton Institute in Rome, explained that it is essential to awaken the collective conscience and reaffirm the beauty and strength of Judeo-Christian anthropology. "Everything is now at risk of being cut off from God's plan for man himself and for his happiness and rightful fulfillment. I refer to a kind of 'self-made man' who

has emancipated himself from God to create the 'plastic man,' 'trans man,' or 'economic man,' which together represent false or partial visions of the human person and, consequently, threaten a dangerous and false ideological application of human anthropology in the construction of a free society. Thus, in these terms, Saint John Paul II warned us in his prophetic encyclical Centesimus Annus back in 1991," he declared.  In conclusion, "Truth, Justice & Freedom in a Pluri-Anthropological World" provided a platform for dialogue and reflection, bringing together enlightened minds and passionate hearts in a common mission to unveil the shadows and illuminate the path toward a new dawn of truth, justice, and freedom.

The event demonstrated that, even in the face of the greatest challenges, courage, determination, and solidarity can pave the way to a brighter and more just future for all.