JD Vance's Catholicism Influences His Political Ideology
Ohio Senator's faith connects him with a controversial Catholic intellectual movement known as postliberalism.
- Vance's 2019 conversion to Catholicism reshaped his views on social and political issues.
- Postliberals advocate for a strong government to promote their vision of the common good.
- Critics link postliberalism to authoritarian ideologies, raising concerns about personal liberties.
- Vance has publicly supported some postliberal ideas but denies full alignment with the movement.
- His political stance includes promoting childbearing and reforming institutions like universities.