Social Justice 1 Flashcards
Why does God hear the cry of the poor?
There is less between the poor and God
Number of times “poverty” is used in scripture
2,000
Social justice in one word
Fairness
What’s special about Pope Leo XIII?
1st time a pope spoke out in a document in favor of laborers
3 reasons we should work for the poor
1) Jesus asks us to
2) Jesus was poor
3) The poor evangelize us
Where do we see CST?
The words and actions of Jesus, writings of the pope, and teachings of Hebrew prophets
3 aspects of CST
1) Gives us principles for reflection
2) Provides criteria for judgement
3) Gives guidelines for action
The 2 human powers
Intellect and free will
What is a right?
A claim we make on other people to fully live out our human lives
Why is Mother Teresa a role model?
Respected dignity of the poor and expressed each of the principles through her missionary work
List and explain the 9 principles of social justice
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Human dignity
Everyone deserves respect
Respect for human life
From womb to tomb
Common good
Social conditions permit people to reach their full potential
Rights and responsibilities
Rights to necessary things for human decency
