Natural Law
That which is written on into the very nature of humanity and established by reason. Basic moral code possessed inherently by all humans.
natural law
This book teaches us that we are to befriend strangers, care for their needs since you were once aliens yourself in the land of Egypt.
Deuteronomy
A form or system of government in which property can be privately owned and people can strive to make profit.
Capitalism
The proper use of the gifts of God’s creation by humankind - this will allow for the earth and its resources to flourish and be long-lasting.
Care for God's Creation
She acts as a guide in answering deep questions about how we should live personally and how we should participate in society.
The Church
The three characteristics of natural law are
1. universal
2. permanent
3. unchanging
A book in scripture that was written by a scribe and is only in a Catholic version of the bible. It gave examples of justice such as don't cheat the poor, and don't bring added troubles to those who are already exasperated.
Sirach
An economical system developed by Karl Marx in which the promised utopia actually deprived people of their rights. It is opposed by the Catholic Church.
Communism
The family is the central social institution that must be supported and strengthened, not undermined, especially by the government.
Call to Family, Community and Participation
This has been developed over time through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The foundations of this teaching include the moral law - a person’s duties and essential rights.
Catholic Social Teaching
How do weapons of mass destruction violate natural law?
violates natural law against killing, especially of innocents
A New Testament parable that instructs us to practice justice by treating others with love and mercy because we will be held accountable by God for how we treat others.
Parable of the Last Judgment
This is sort of a form of communism whereby government controls industry and profits. It is opposed by the Catholic Church.
Socialism
Every person has the right to the necessities that make for human decency - religion, family, food, shelter, education, a job and health care.
Rights and Responsibilities
He taught that the earth belongs to everyone, not just the rich - care for the poor.
St. Ambrose
How does slavery violate the natural law?
violates the natural law of a person's right to be free
Healing of the paralytic
Capitalism is accepted by the Catholic Church as long as owners of business do not
treat workers unfairly or run business in such a way that it is not in the interest of the common good
Rights include having productive work, decent and fair wages, union participation, private property and economic initiative.
The Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers
He expressed the connection between charity and justice in that we can feed a hungry person, but wouldn’t it be better if there were no hungry people?
St. Augustine
He said this, "natural law the light of understanding infused in us by God, where we understand what must be done and what must be avoided. God gave this light and this law to man at creation.”
St. John Paul II
In Luke's gospel we read of a story about a man who was beaten and then cared for by a person considered to be bad.
Parable of the Good Samaritan
Lays out the responsibilities and limits of the government. The lowest level of a structure should handle the functions it is capable of doing without the highest level intruding.
Subsidiarity
All people are seen as members of the same human family - brothers and sisters - no matter where they live, what race they are and what religion they practice.
Solidarity
The three elements of CST are
Principles of reflection
Criteria for judgment, and
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Guidelines for action