human dignity
what is human dignity?
understanding that each of us is made in God's image. Every person has an innate human dignity no one can take away. Human dignity is given freely to all human beings
what is peace?
the ordering of human nature according to the eternal law of God
what is justice?
giving others their due
what does rights and responsibility refer to?
to the fact that every person has individual human rights
what does the term common good refer to?
the sum total of conditions allow people either as groups or individual to reach their fulfillment
what isn't human dignity based on?
it is not based on any human quality, legal mandate, or individual merit or accomplishment
how do Catholics promote peace?
Catholics pray for peace, exchange the sign of peace, and are sent out to "go in peace" or "go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life."
what is the three main types of justice?
commutative, distributive, and legal
what is human rights?
All human rights are based on your fundamental dignity as a human being
what are the three essentials elements of common good?
respectful life and dignity every person, a commitment to the social well-being and development of the group , the establishment of a peaceful of establishment of society
what is human dignity based on?
understanding flowing from one's relationship with God and is not earned or merited. it is inherent
why is peace important to the believer?
. A peaceful heart is needed for God to do His work in us
what is the meaning for legal justice?
The type of justice that governs what individuals owe their country and society.
the basic human rights are?
Inviolable. Human rights must not be assaulted or violated because they are inherent in the human person and come directly from God.
what does the common good began with
the needs of individuals
what is human dignity grounded in?
community
what is the catholic vision of peace?
The Catholic vision of peace consists of (1) human rights, (2) development, (3) solidarity, and (4) world order
What is the difference between justice and social justice?
Justice is the concept of fairness.
Social justice is fairness as it manifests in society
what do rights and responsibilities emphasize ?
that all people have God giving human rights and all people have duties to others and to society
" the common good is always oriented towards the human well-being"
false, the common good is always oriented towards the progress of persons
what is the human person morally responsible for?
themselves
how do Catholics find peace?
It Begins with Trust in God
What is the difference between commutative justice and distributive justice?
distributive justice involves 'treating equals equally' and
commutative justice involves giving people what they deserve
what is the right to worship God?
Congress cannot establish a state religion or show preference for one religion over another, nor can it prohibit religious freedom
" to desire the common good and strive towards it is a requirement of justice and charity "
true