encyclicals

Question 1

aeterni patris

Answer 1

by pope Leo 13th
the restoration of Christian philosophy
- political problems, problems with enlightenment and philosophy (we need to go back to Thomas Aquinas)

Question 2

diuturnum

Answer 2

by pope leo 13
on the origin of civil power
talks about how power comes from God, and only god should appoint your leaders.

the only way you can get rid of ruler is if ruler broken laws of God

Question 3

immortale Dei

Answer 3

by pope leo 13 (on the constitution of Christian states)

1. i dont like democracy, but if you live in an democracy, you should be a good citizen (follow rules- dont rebel, unless leader breaks laws of God)
2. democracy is not preferable, but tolerable

Question 4

longinqua oceani

Answer 4

by pope leo 13 (wide expense of the ocean)
writes about how he want to talk to people on other side of the ocean (americans)

writes how they are wrong if you think america is the best model of government. and that if you are a roman catholic in america to not foget to obey law unless ruler went agains God, to show people you can be good christians, to defend church.

warning 1: stay together as christians (neighborhoods, social groups, schools) so you dont fall away from church

warning 2: americanismdont reject monarchy- dont accept to political freedom/ american ideas

Question 5

rerum novarum

Answer 5

by pope leo 13
social justice and rights of workers

Question 6

pascendi

Answer 6

by pope pius x
anti-modernist
modernists is atheistic

Question 7

L’evangile et L’eglise

Answer 7

by alfred loisy
church is not perfect, it updates itself
(pictures of Jesus, rules, etc)

Question 8

medievalism

Answer 8

by george tyrell
church stuck in medieval times. all things chucrh wants us to follow is out of date

Question 9

Humani generis

Answer 9

by pius xii (concerning some false opinions which threaten to undermine the foundations of catholic doctrine)

1. allowed to teach it, but we are not concerned where body comes from- but that you understand you are a soul and souls dont evolve- created by God
2. polygenism
   cant use evolution as an excuse for racism
   you cant think races were created independently and we are not same species/some races dominate each other.

Question 10

beatissimi apostolorum

Answer 10

by pope benedict vi on wwi
theres a better way to solve problems other than war

Question 11

with deep burning anxiety

Answer 11

by pius xi
wwii, writes it in german snf order to read in palm sunday

talks about nazis being neopagans

Question 12

pacem in terris

Answer 12

by pope john xxiii
(peace on earth)
human rights: all human need food, clothing, shelter, etc

Question 13

mater et magistra

Answer 13

by pope john xxiii
(mother and teacher)
Human rights promotion is an indispensable mission of the Church.

Question 14

unitatis redintegratio

Answer 14

book by vatican ii (decree of ecumenism)
invite people from other christian churches
document of efforts for recommunication

first part: apology
2nd part: orthodox
3rd part: angelican community
4th: lutheran church

Question 15

ut unum sint

Answer 15

by John Paul ii
a plea for unity that calls every Christian to live out and help bring about Jesus’ prayer to the father, “that they may be one.

(since reason for division does not matter anymore)

Question 16

quadragesimo anno

Answer 16

by pius xi
problems with capitalism and communism

rights to form unions as well as to receive “just” wages.

Question 17

mate et magistra

Answer 17

by pope john xxiii

role of the Church in efforts to achieve social progress and justice in the world. lots of good industries should socialize by nation

Question 18

sollicitudo rei socialis

Answer 18

by john paul ii
church budget. to not spend it on art

The Church doesn’t propose political or economic solutions, but instead promotes human dignity and solidarity in the process of development.

Question 19

evangelii gaudium

Answer 19

problem w/ wealth economic
billionaires controlling everything

Question 20

centesimus annus

Answer 20

by john paul ii
not just problems with poverty, but with consuming natural resources

Question 21

laudato si

Answer 21

by pope francis
insights on climate change, fossil fuels, and how it ties to excessive wealth

Question 22

ordinatio sacerdotalis

Answer 22

by john paul ii
to stop questioning why women priest is not allowed

because cannot go back to change tradition- since Jesus came down as a man and choose 12 disciples that are male

Question 23

casti connubii

Answer 23

by pius xi
after going through 5 sources- made decision that contraception not allowed

Question 24

humanae vitae

Answer 24

contraception not allowed by looking at 5 sources
only billings method