catholic social teaching + interfaith dialogue

Question 1

what is the catholic social teaching?

Answer 1

is a set of principles about building a just and fair society

Question 2

why does catholics believe that at the heart of the catholic social teaching is human dignity?

Answer 2

believe that humans were created in the image and likeness of God and that each human life is sacred.

Question 3

what is the belief of the human dignity linked to?

Answer 3

Jesus’ teaching that we must ‘love our neighbour, as we love ourselves.

Question 4

human dignity:
what do catholics take a strong position on?

Answer 4

issues connected with the beginning and ending of life (abortion and euthanasia)
but this belief has a huge impact on how Catholics support people with disabilities, how they address global inequality and their approach to civil-rights issues.

Question 5

justice, peace and reconciliation:
what are peace and reconciliation considered as?

Answer 5

at the heart of the gospel

Question 6

justice, peace and reconciliation:
what does the catholic social teaching condemn?

Answer 6

condemns the arms trade and supports those who refuse to take up arms on grounds of conscience

Question 7

justice, peace and reconciliation:
why does the catholic social teaching looks towards the kingdom of god?

Answer 7

tries to find ways we can create a lasting peace in the world, a peace that is experienced and learnt about from a relationship with God.

Question 8

common good: why does the church promote the idea of the common good?

Answer 8

to seek the conditions in society that promote the fulfilment of all people, both as individuals and as groups

Question 9

common good: what does society need to do for people to flourish and reach their potential?

Answer 9

needs to promote respect for human rights. the dignity of each person
space to develop spiritual and material well-being
peace and security within society

Question 10

what is the source of authority from the imago die: gaudium et spes about all men?

Answer 10

“all men possess a rational soul and are created in god’s likeness”

Question 11

what is the source of authority from the imago die: gaudium et spes about god’s intention?

Answer 11

“every type of discrimination, whether social or cultural, whether based on sex, race, colour, social condition, language or religion, is to be overcome and eradicated as contrary to god’s intent”

Question 12

eradicated

Answer 12

to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad

Question 13

contrary

Answer 13

the opposite

Question 14

what does uk have a strong heritage of?

Answer 14

christian

Question 15

why is modern Britain a multi-faith society?

Answer 15

includes muslims, jews, hindus, Sikhs and buddhists

Question 16

what does it mean if the uk have religious freedom?

Answer 16

it is up to the individual to choose which religion they practice or not

Question 17

what is more common in modern Britain?

Answer 17

atheism, not believing in god

Question 18

what is inter-faith dialogue?

Answer 18

co-operative, constructive and positive engagement between people of different faiths and people of no faith such as humanists and atheists

Question 19

what does inter-faith dialogue promote?

Answer 19

mutual understanding, respect, tolerance and harmony

Question 20

tolerance

Answer 20

accept beliefs that are different to yours

Question 21

what does the inter-faith dialogue identify?

Answer 21

common ground

Question 22

what does the inter-faith dialogue engage?

Answer 22

shared action for the common good of society

Question 23

why does living in a multi-faith society bring many benefits?

Answer 23

different religions cultures and traditions bring with them a variety of food, clothes, music and literature in our lives
this comes new ways of living and enjoying life

Question 24

what can people gain by living and working alongside those from other religious backgrounds?

Answer 24

greater tolerance, respect and understanding towards those who have a different viewpoint to us. this will lead to harmony and a safe, happy society

Question 25

what do catholics believe they have?

Answer 25

a duty to put across the gospel message

Question 26

what do catholics believe about truth?

Answer 26

non-christian religions have some truth but only christianity has the whole truth

Question 27

what do catholics believe that can be a safe society?

Answer 27

other religions should be respected

Question 28

what do catholics about all people?

Answer 28

created in the image of god

Question 29

what has the pope spoken out about?

Answer 29

the importance of respect and tolerance between different faiths

Question 30

what did pope Benedict said?

Answer 30

“together with all people of good will, we aspire to peace. that is why I insist once again: inter-religious and intercultural research and dialogue are not an option but a vital need for out time”

Question 31

what did the Vatican II council stressed the importance of?

Answer 31

dialogue with jews and muslims