Sin
Build-up of personal sins, creates a negative belief system
Social Sin
All life has dignity because we as humans are made in the image of God
Human Dignity
Human life begins at
Conception
Most likely to receive the death penalty for crimes against this type of victim
white
The reason for fighting a war must be to protect life, basic needs/rights
just cause
Unloving action, belief, or way of life, that breaks down our relationships with God, Self, Others, Environment
Sin
The poor and vulnerable (those on the margins of society) must be cared for, or it wounds the entire community
Option for the Poor
Catholic Church’s teaching on life issues, being “pro life”, also called this...
From womb to tomb (conception to natural death)
Approximately how many people have been released from death row after discovering their innocence
123-130
All other options must have been considered and attempted
last resort
Social sins that have become laws or norms in society
Institutional Sin
We are all one human family, all responsible for each other
Solidarity
Catholic concept of personhood
having a soul
The Catholic church supports this regarding sentencing laws
Rehabilitation and restorative justice
Does the war have a chance of achieving the intended goals
probability of success
This type of power comes from wealth, fame, and is used against those that have no power
Power in Sin
We must care for the earth, natural resources, not abuse it
Stewardship of God's Creation
“Science’s” definition of personhood
Consciousness/sentience, awareness
You cannot be executed or sentenced to death if you have these conditions
Under 18 at time of crime, mental disability
Destruction caused from war must be considered/weighed against the intended outcome
collateral damage
Negative belief that one group has power over another group
Prejudice
We are called to work for peace, end violence
Promotion of Peace and Disarmament
Stages of Fetal Development
egg/conception-->Zygote-->Blastocyst→ Embryo-->Fetus
Unfair sentencing laws that do not take circumstances into consideration
minimum mandatory sentencing
Does the good likely resulting from war outweigh the damage caused by war
proportionality