quiz #2 Flashcards
3 causes people do nothing about injustice
head in the sand
hopelessness
individualist mentality
head in the sand
retend or convince yourself that it’s not there
Choose to stay uninformed, disengaged, “blind”
hopelessness
Too big a problem
Too many problems
What difference can I make?
I have no power to affect change
Fear of repercussions
individualist mentality
People affected should fix it on their own
Problem doesn’t affect me
Problem is a necessary trade-off
what response comes from a middle ground
enlightened self interest
enlightened self interest
Realizing that by helping others we are actually helping ourselves in the end
Recognizing that we need others in order to live satisfying lives
Acting with the possibility of receiving benefit in return
compassion
Concern for the suffering of others and the desire to relieve it.
compassion latin meaning
“to suffer with”
compassion Hebrew meaning
from the word “womb” - shows closeness, protectiveness, care
church documents chronological order
Rerum Novarum (On Revolutionary Change)
Quadragesimo Anno (In the 40th Year)
Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth)
Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life)
Laudato Si (Care for Our Common Home)
rerum novarum
encyclical issued by Pope Leo XIII that addressed the condition of working classes
life and dignity of the human person
All life is sacred and deserves respect
call to family, community, participation
Each person in society should have the ability to fully participate and contribute to their family and society
rights and responsibilities
Our freedoms are not limited and come with a mature response
options for the poor and vulnerable
We are called to love and assist those who are most marginalized in society
dignity of work and rights of the workers
every person should have access to meaningful work that provides a fair and living wage
solidarity
We are all sisters and brothers no matter our color, gender, or culture
care for god’s creation
Environmental concern
survival rights
rights necessary for people to be able to live
thrival rights
rights necessary for people to fully recognize their God-given dignity
maslow’s hierarchy of needs
self actualization
esteem
love and belonging
safety needs
physiological needs
universal declaration of human rights (know a few of the rights)
civil and political rights
rights to life, liberty, privacy
economic, social, cultural rights
rights to social security, health, shelter
3 steps circle of action
awareness
analysis
action
