Ch 3 ethic for real Flashcards
What is the main idea of Matthew 25?
Treat others as you wish to be treated
What is mishpat?
justice
What is tsedaqah
rightiousness
List the 7 catholic spcial teachings
Human Dignity, Community/Common Good Rights and Duties Option for the poor The dignity of work and the rights of workers Care of creation solidarity
What is the concept of human dignity?
We are all created in the likeness of God and therefore Human life is sacred and the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.
Question:Do my actions respect others
Starts at conception
Ends at death
What is the concept of community/common good?
betterment of the person and society depends on eachother
people are fulfilled through work, community, and ome another
What is the concept of rights and duties?
A healthy community can only be achieved if himans rights are protected and responsibilities are met
(you must be part of the community)
What is the concept of option for the poor?
we are to put the need of the poor and vulnerable first
The effect of policy comes into play
What is the concept of dignity of work and the rights of workers?
The economy must serve the rights of the people
What is the concept of care for creation?
The goods of the earth are gifts so we must hold them in trust
What is the concept of solidarity?
A two way relationship of giving and recieving
List the 3 distinct levels of social teaching and the expectations of each
1) Universal Moral Principles: It is binding upon all people
2) Formal Church Teaching: binds only to Catholics
3) Prudential Judgements: Can be interpretted differently by people of good will
List the 4 major prophets
Jeremiah, Isaiah, Ezikiel, Daniel
List six minor prophets
Joel, Nahum, Micah, Jonah, Amos, Hosea
What are the three conclusions of the early church fathers concerning social teaching?
As christians we are expected to renounce wealth and power
God made materials for everyone
The way possessions are used is responsible for oppression
