"You might say he approaches religious affiliation with the same commitment to personal autonomy that he brings to the study of economics, with similar peripatetic results."  Seems some here took umbrage at providing Sirico's background.  I thought it had some relevance for those unfamiliar with Sirico.  It is similar to providing Augustine's personal pilgrimage before he pontificated on his perversion of sexuality which has caused YUGE sexual maladjustment for legions since. Ideas are infections.  Sirico's espousal of libertarian autonomy is reflective of his widely divergent personal choices which seem, IMO, unhinged from relationship to the common good. "What's good for the goose is good for the gander." The common good isn't a factor in decision making.