On October 9, 2025, I delivered the Catholic Political Thought Lecture at the Catholic University of America. It is based on my book manuscript tentatively titled, Resurrecting Justice. I argue that the dominant concept of justice, the will to render another his due, synonymous with rights, has overswept the Biblical concept of justice, which means comprehensive right relationship. And I make the case that the Biblical conception has the potential to renew our divided political order. I zero in on race and life.
By Daniel Philpott