Integralism vs Ultramontanism
Integralism is a Catholic political theory holding that the state should be ordered to the common good as defined by Catholic teaching and subordinate to the Church in spiritual matters.
- Political life should aim at the common good, including humanity's spiritual good.
- Temporal power should be subordinate to spiritual power, as the body is to the soul.
- The state should publicly recognize the Catholic faith.
Ultramontanism is a Roman Catholic movement that stresses the supreme authority of the pope over national churches and opposed liberal and secular limits on the Church.
- The pope holds supreme authority over the whole Church, above national bishops and rulers.
- National churches should not be controlled by the state.
- Liberalism, secularism and the separation of church and state are errors.
- Integralism: petals and stars
- Ultramontanism: dashed outline
★ Where they differ most
- Culture45 points apart
Integralism: National identity (moderate). Ultramontanism: Multicultural (mild).
- Welfare35 points apart
Integralism: Shared (mild). Ultramontanism: Balanced.
- Ownership30 points apart
Integralism: Balanced. Ultramontanism: Private (mild).
- Markets30 points apart
Integralism: Planned (moderate). Ultramontanism: Balanced.
★ Where they are closest
- Religion · 0 apart
- Foreign policy · 5 apart
- Technology · 5 apart
Axis by axis
Ultramontanism
Economy
Equality / Markets- OwnershipBalanced50%50%PublicPrivate
- MarketsModerate: Planned68%32%PlannedFree
- WelfareMild: Shared65%35%SharedSelf-reliant
State and liberty
Liberty / Authority- AuthorityModerate: Strong leader20%80%DemocraticStrong leader
- SecurityModerate: Order20%80%LibertyOrder
- StructureModerate: Central25%75%LocalCentral
Society
Progress / Tradition- MoralityStrong: Traditional3%97%ProgressiveTraditional
- ReligionStrong: Religious0%100%SecularReligious
- TechnologyModerate: Caution23%77%EmbraceCaution
- CultureModerate: National identity33%67%MulticulturalNational identity
World
Global / Nation- TradeMild: Protected35%65%GlobalProtected
- Foreign policyMild: Strength43%57%CooperationStrength
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FAQ
Integralism vs Ultramontanism
What is the difference between Integralism and Ultramontanism?
Integralism is a Catholic political theory holding that the state should be ordered to the common good as defined by Catholic teaching and subordinate to the Church in spiritual matters. Ultramontanism is a Roman Catholic movement that stresses the supreme authority of the pope over national churches and opposed liberal and secular limits on the Church. On the 12 axes they differ most on culture, welfare, ownership.
What do Integralism and Ultramontanism have in common?
Their positions are closest on religion, foreign policy, technology. Overall their profiles are a 88% match on the 12 axes used by the 12 Axes Political Test.
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