Chapter 3 Social Justice Flashcards
The Catechism defines society as a group of persons bound together “_________” by a principle of unity that goes “_________”
Organically, beyond each of them
The principle of subsidiarity discourages attempts to __________ and encourages ________.
Centralize power, sharing of power
T or F
Subsidiarity means that we should maintain the status quo
False, subsidiarity cannot be used as a reason to deny individual rights as occurs many times in our current society.
The common good includes the sum of the _____, ________, and ______ conditions needed to achieve full human dignity and entails the elements of ______, _______, and _______.
- Spiritual, material, and social
2. Respect for human person, social well being, peace
Pope John Paul II wrote that “we are all really responsible for all” reflecting the virtue of social charity, or ______.
Solidarity
The preferential option for the poor demands a _______ despite living in a consumerist society.
Conversion
The precepts of natural law are _______, meaning that they apply to each person, and foundational for not only individual conduct but _____.
Universal
Civil law
What is the relationship between individual responsibilities and social obligations?
Since societies exist primarily to promote the welfare of individuals, those who hold positions of authority in them have obligations toward individual persons.
Name three types of writes afforded to families.
- -Human life must be respected and protected
- -Spouses have the right to found a family
- -People have a right to free choice of their state of life
Which right is the most foundational right? Explain
Right to Life
In addition to Scriptures and God’s revelation through Jesus, the Church reiles on __________, which can be discovered through human reason and teaches us to do good and avoid evil.
Natural Law
No man is an _____
Island
The three divine persons are bound in a COMMUNITY of love.
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The most basic society to which humans belong
Family
The principle of CST that holds that a higher unit of society should not do what a lower unit can do as well
Subsidiarity
A program that puts into practice the virtue of solidarity by respecting human dignity and promoting global economic justice
Fair trade
Subsidiarity supports the sharing of power and authority on the GRASSROOTS level
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A way individuaks can make a difference is by supporting POLITICAL candidates that have a global vision to help other nations
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The establishment of a just society would be impossible without this.
Peace