Luceism
Luceism is a Catholic-exclusive traditionalist ideology combining Distributism, Catholic integralism, and communitarian principles. It emphasizes the centrality of the Catholic Church, family, and moral order, while rejecting secular liberalism, socialism, and globalism.
Political Compass Placement
- **Economic:** Distributist – Property widely distributed; local economies prioritized; anti-monopoly.
- **Social:** Authoritarian – Catholic moral law governs public institutions; society ordered to divine truth.
- **Nationalism:** Moderate – Nations respected as communities of families, but subordinated to Catholic universalism.
- **Overall Placement:** Right-Authoritarian / Traditionalist
Core Principles
- Faith in the Catholic Church as the source of truth and moral law.
- Governance aligned with Catholic teaching (Catholic Integralism).
- Subsidiarity: authority flows from families and communities upward.
- Justice through distributive ownership, economic fairness, and protection of the family.
- Tradition preserved as a living inheritance of Catholic culture and moral wisdom.
Catechism
What is Luceism?
A Catholic philosophy of living in the Light of Truth and Faith, rooted in family, justice, and tradition.
Why not democracy?
Democracy without virtue risks mob rule; authority must follow divine law.
Why not globalism?
Globalism erases identity, undermines local economies, and promotes secular relativism.
Why not socialism?
Socialism enslaves man to the state, violates property rights, and undermines the family.
Why not capitalism?
Capitalism reduces life to profit, concentrating wealth and ignoring moral obligations; distributive ownership is preferred.
Why is tradition important?
Tradition preserves Catholic wisdom and social order.
Why must faith guide society?
Without Catholic faith, society falls into relativism, corruption, and moral decay.
Can non-Catholics participate?
They may live peacefully under Catholic order, but all public institutions, laws, and education must reflect Catholic teaching.
Cultural and Economic Views
- Culture must be Catholic, reflecting truth, beauty, and moral order.
- Art, education, and social institutions preserve and transmit Catholic tradition.
- Economy supports family ownership, small businesses, and cooperatives.