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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.
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