How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization

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Ask a college student today about the Catholic Church, and he might respond with "corruption." However, the more accurate term is "civilization." Western civilization has gifted us modern science, free-market economics, the rule of law, human rights, charity, and remarkable art and philosophy. These achievements are often taken for granted, yet their ultimate source is the Catholic Church, as explained by bestselling author and professor Thomas E. Woods, Jr. His narrative extends beyond the familiar image of monks preserving ancient texts. In this work, you will discover how the Catholic Church was instrumental in the birth of modern science, how Catholic priests conceptualized free-market economics long before Adam Smith, and how the Church founded the university system. You will also learn the truth about the Galileo affair and the roots of Western law in Church canon law. The Church played a crucial role in humanizing the West by advocating for the sanctity of all human life. No institution has influenced Western civilization more profoundly than the two-thousand-year-old Catholic Church, often in ways that remain overlooked or forgotten. This exploration is essential for reclaiming this lost truth.