Liberty, Equality and Fraternity - by Fulton J Sheen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was a man for all seasons. Over his lifetime, he spent himself for souls, transforming lives with the clear teaching of the truths of Christ and His Church through his books, his radio addresses, his lectures, his television series, and his many newspaper columns.

With the same lucid and persuasive reasoning that has made him outstanding both as a writer and as a lecturer, Sheen continues to challenge people of goodwill to unite for the preservation of personal rights, freedom of conscience, human justice, and civilization itself - all of which are in danger in the present conflict. Here, one will recognize the urgency of Sheen's subject matter, and will find in his book Liberty, Equality and Fraternity a good number of his far-sighted principles.

In the chapters contained in this book penned by Fulton J. Sheen he discusses:

I. Liberty

II. Capitalism

III. Equality

IV. Fraternity

V. Distribution

VI. The Trojan Horse

VII. Patriotism

VIII. Charity

IX. Two Revolutions

X. Selected Bibliography on Communism

Sheen answers questions concerning the issues of our times. These powerful reflections can be most heartily recommended for their wise counsel, sane and penetrating analysis, and logical conclusions. Sheen applied the sharp scalpel of his crystal-clear logic to lay open the sources of the world's infection.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's dynamic personality combined with his brilliant mind, tireless pen, and eloquent voice has made him one of the best-known figures in the world. His radio and television appearances have been phenomenally successful and are still viewed today. His books and magazine articles continue to gratify and attract a boundless circle of readers. This collection of meditations gives still another example of why this continues to be so today.

Review Quotes

Neither right, nor left, but up.

When the French Revolution claimed to usurp the Church's teaching on social and economic issues, it left a small "back door" for the Church to return in it's slogan "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity". While Captialists begin with the principle of "Liberty" and end in oligarchy and a need for justice, Communists (and their knock-offs) begin with the principle of "Equality" and end in brutality in the name of doing good for the maligned, needing charity. Bishop Sheen provides the Church's common-sense, common-good, and not-commonly-understood stance on economics by beginning with the principle of "Fraternity", and explains the principles of subsidarity and solidarity with a piercing simplicity. I joke and say it's become my "little red book" or "manifesto" when it comes to politics! Tolle lege, you will not be disappointed!

EVERYONE SHOULD READ!

Fulton Sheen was the best! This book gives you a very scholarly view of a difficult topic that though written in the 30's ...applies to today's misrepresentations .