Essays & Published Articles
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The essays below explore theological, philosophical, and cultural issues from the point of view of Western Christianity, and in particular, Catholicism.
The essays are meant as introductory and range from three to twenty pages long. Essays are frequently added so please check back frequently.
I welcome any comments or feedback at gregory@gregorygronbacher.com.
A Liminal Catholicism
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Map of the Past
An overview of Gregory’s ancestry.
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What Is Christianity?
What is, and isn’t, Christianity, and the meaning of being a Christian today.
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A Liminal Catholicism
An exploration of personal spiritual affiliation.
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Mercy Isn't Relativism
An essay on the relationship of love and truth.
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Meaningful Catholic Participation
Mature, critical engagement with the Church.
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A Gay Theology of the Body
The ethics of same-sex relationships.
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The Eucharist
On the sacrament of the open table.
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The Road to Emmaus
Connecting Easter and the Eucharist.
Revising Theological Methodology
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Truth & Theology
Epistemological considerations for theological methodology.
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Revising Theological Methodology
Toward an evidential theological method.
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Naturalism & Christian Theology
On science, reason, and theology.
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Textual Methods
Understanding the biblical narratives.
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Applying Evidential Theology
Practical applications of the method.
Celtic Christian Spirituality
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Celtic Monasticism Today
An overview of a growing spiritual movement.
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The Way of Oran Mor
An Irish lay monastic spirituality.
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Simplicity & Silence
A modern-day monastic spirituality.
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A Simple Spirituality
A simple spiritual practice for the post-secular age.
Foundational Theology & Philosophy
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Phenomenological Realism
An introduction to this philosophy.
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Personalism
A brief introduction.
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Nouvelle Théologie
An overview of a significant theological movement.
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Vatican II
An overview of the Council.
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Catholic Social Thought
An overview of the Church’s social theology.
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Radical Orthodoxy
An introduction to this theological movement.
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Radical Orthodoxy & Catholic Social Thought
Two overlapping social visions.
Cultural Issues
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An Overview of Western Culture
A concise introduction.
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What Is Liberalism?
An overview of a social-political philosophy.
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Defending Free Speech
A foundation of Liberalism.
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The Illiberality of Wokeism
Exploring the illiberal tenets of Wokeism.
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Alphabet Soup
The inner logic of a social justice cause.
Select Published Articles
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Reflections on Food Ethics
Spiritual Naturalist SocieyNaturalism & Postmodernism
Center for Liberal NaturalismThe Rapprochement of Religion & Science in the Post-Secular Age
Spiritual Naturalist SocietyThe Limits of Naturalism
University of MelbourneShould Naturalists Celebrate Christianity’s Decline?
Spiritual Naturalist SocietyRethinking Catholic Humanism
Journal of European Humanists -
The Need for Economic Personalism
Journal of Markets & MoralityAgainst Distributism
Society for Christian EconomicsThe Humane Economy: Neither Right nor Left
Journal of Markets & MoralityA Catholic Response to Globalization
Christian Social Thought SeriesOn Ethics & Economic Methodology
Journal of Political EconomyGood Gets a Bad Rap
National Catholic Register -
The Humane Economy
The Philadelphia SocietyThe True Meaning of Catholic Action
Catholic CultureUnderstanding Equality in Healthcare
Christian BioethicsThe Ethics of Tax Evasion
Journal of Accounting & Public PolicyThe Moral Mandate for Freedom
Introduction - Acton PressToward a Personalist Workplace Ethic
Morality & Work