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Life is a sacred gift. This belief forms the Church’s teachings on abortion, death penalty, euthanasia, war, & violence. (C.E. of L.) Nothing can take away a person’s dignity, not even his/her own destructive behavior. (That’s why it’s the hub on the wheel!)
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Is individualism a good response to injustice? YES -- NO Every person should be able to participate in society b/c the community depends on it. We are many parts, we are all one body. And the gifts we have, we are given to share.
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“The common good means the most good for the most people.“ AGREE or DISAGREE? Why? FAMILY =
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First & foremost: Everyone has a right to life. (This right makes all other rights possible.)
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What does this phrase mean? This applies not only to those w/o $$$ but also to those who are deprived of their basic rights &/or of equal participation in society. B/c the needs of the poor & vulnerable are greater, it’s imp. to meet their needs BEFORE others have access to non-essential things.
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There are 2 aspects of work: Think of Rerum Novarum’s demands. Which is more important?
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Solidarity recognizes that all humans are connected; what happens to one affects the other. Solidarity calls us to work with those who are vulnerable & marginalized. “We’re all in this together!” Ubuntu Ubuntu roughly translated is "I am because we are.”
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