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About the (apparently) inner conflict of the Roman Catholic Church (excerpts)

In those parts of the writing that are not published here and now, the author compares the conservative hierarchy to the one-party system while starting out from the facts of clashes between the conservative and reform forces of the Catholic Church. He analyses the role played by Pope John Paul 2nd and the significance of the pope's recent anticapi-talist remarks. The author recognizes their value but ultimately terms the wording as having an apologetic role and expresses his hope that despite the present, rather conservative wave, the Church will reach a radical standpoint advocating the interests of the poor and the oppressed.

Christianity and Marxism

The author stresses the unchristian nature of capitalism which is especially prevalent in the North-South relation, the unlimited and cruel exploitation of the countries of the "South". He discusses the sins and merits of the historical Christianity placing special emphasis in the latter group to the statements supporting the poor. He characterizes apostolic Christianity – among other things – as the example of base communities guided by social ownership. He points to the relations between the ideals of original Christianity and Marxism, although blames the latter one for undervaluing the role of the individual.

Hayek -today

In connection with the first Hungarian publication of the book by the late "father" of neoliberalism called Road to serfdom, the reviewer discusses the topicality of Hayek's ideas. He regards it as important that during the domination of fascism and Stalinism, Hayek discussed his ideas strongly opposed to the state in defence of democracy. Andor points out Hayek's inconsistency when he fails to extend his correct criticism of despotism to the conditions inside the factory, i.e. economic despotism. At the same time, he underlines the applicability of Hayek's ideas against the trends of monopoly and concentration of the international economy.