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Catechism: Politics and the Church
… is both the sign and the safeguard of the transcendent character of the human person. "The Church respects and encourages the political freedom and responsibility of the citizen." CCC 2246 It is a part of the Church’s mission "to pass moral judgments even in matters related to politics, whenever the fundamental rights of man or the salvation of souls requires it. The means, the only means, she may use are those which are in accord with the Gospel and the welfare of all men according to the diversity of times and circumstances." …
Catechism: Politics and the Church
… is both the sign and the safeguard of the transcendent character of the human person. "The Church respects and encourages the political freedom and responsibility of the citizen." CCC 2246 It is a part of the Church’s mission "to pass moral judgments even in matters related to politics, whenever the fundamental rights of man or the salvation of souls requires it. The means, the only means, she may use are those which are in accord with the Gospel and the welfare of all men according to the diversity of times and circumstances." …
Catechism: Politics and the rights and duties of citizens
Catechismal References to: Community, Political CCC 2239 It is the duty of citizens to contribute along with the civil authorities to the good of society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom. The love and service of one’s country follow from the duty of gratitude and belong to the order of charity. Submission to legitimate authorities and service of the common good require citizens to fulfill their roles in the life of the political community. CCC 2242 The citizen is obliged in conscience not to follow the directives of…
Catechism: Politics and the family
Catechismal References to: Community, Political CCC 2209 The family must be helped and defended by appropriate social measures. Where families cannot fulfill their responsibilities, other social bodies have the duty of helping them and of supporting the institution of the family. Following the principle of subsidiarity, larger communities should take care not to usurp the family’s prerogatives or interfere in its life. CCC 2211 The political community has a duty to honor the family, to assist it, and to ensure especially: – the freedom to establish a family, have children,…
Catechism: Politics and the rights and duties of citizens
Catechismal References to: Community, Political CCC 2239 It is the duty of citizens to contribute along with the civil authorities to the good of society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom. The love and service of one’s country follow from the duty of gratitude and belong to the order of charity. Submission to legitimate authorities and service of the common good require citizens to fulfill their roles in the life of the political community. CCC 2242 The citizen is obliged in conscience not to follow the directives of…
Catechism: Politics and the family
Catechismal References to: Community, Political CCC 2209 The family must be helped and defended by appropriate social measures. Where families cannot fulfill their responsibilities, other social bodies have the duty of helping them and of supporting the institution of the family. Following the principle of subsidiarity, larger communities should take care not to usurp the family’s prerogatives or interfere in its life. CCC 2211 The political community has a duty to honor the family, to assist it, and to ensure especially: – the freedom to establish a family, have children,…
Should Christians vote Republican?
Should Christians Vote Republican: To answer this question, we need to first address a common disagreement. That is, should religion play any part in the function of the State. Many argue one should dismiss their religious opinions and partake in politics from a secular perspective. Others argue anyone with a religious opinion has an obligation to their faith to represent their religion when partaking in civic duties. We must first address this issue before we can determine if Christians should vote for any particular party. Should religion influence politics: Whether or not one’s morality should affect one’s civic duties is a point…
What is Confucianism?
… position as Minister of Justice. For the next 12 years Confucius wandered, hoping to return to active politics, ideally as an advisor. Confucius believed his moral philosophies could return China to stability and that only in a position of authority, or as the teacher of one in a position of authority, could his teachings be effective. However, Confucius’ dream of returning to political life would never come to pass. At the age of 73 Confucius died, never knowing his teachings would one day become a world religion. During his life, Confucius is said to have written and edited several books,…
Catechism: Freedom and original sin
… certain domination over man, even though man remains free. Original sin entails "captivity under the power of him who thenceforth had the power of death, that is, the devil".Ignorance of the fact that man has a wounded nature inclined to evil gives rise to serious errors in the areas of education, politics, social and morals. CCC 415 Although set by God in a state of rectitude man, enticed by the evil one, abused his freedom at the very start of history. He lifted himself up against God, and sought to attain his goal apart from him (GS…
Catechism: The Political Community and the Church
… character of the human person. “The Church respects and encourages the political freedom and responsibility of the citizen.”52 2246 It is a part of the Church’s mission “to pass moral judgments even in matters related to politics, whenever the fundamental rights of man or the salvation of souls requires it. the means, the only means, she may use are those which are in accord with the Gospel and the welfare of all men according to the diversity of times and circumstances.”53 51 Cf. CA 45; 46. 52 GS 76 # 3. 53 GS 76 # 5. …