The Landing Page –Guide to Catholic Social Thought in society
Catholic Social Thought refers to the body combining social issues within the economic, political, personal and spiritual atmosphere. This is continuously being developed in order to guide each individual, communities and societies in responding to social problems for a greater change in society. “Whenever our interior life becomes caught up its own interests and concerns, there is no longer room for others, no place for the poor. God’s voice is no longer heard, the quiet joy of his love is no longer felt, and the desire to do good fades”. –Pope Francis, Evangelli Gaudium
Part A:
9 Principles of Catholic Social Thought (CST):
Dignity of the Human Person:
In society, every human being is created with love within the eyes of God in which our ethnicity, gender, religion and physical appearance don’t matter. Therefore, the influence of ‘dignity of the human person’ is promoted the common good in ourselves and others with respect and freedom of being treated equally. The importance of this principle is to ensure that all human rights are heard and not compromised due to differences. …show more content…
In which the individual and communities have the rights to personal items and resources must be shared with the disadvantaged and those marginalised within our nations. The common good reflects on the working together in order to better the health and wellbeing of people around the world, whether they are in developing countries and organisations in promoting the common good.
Catholic Social Thought refers to the body combining social issues within the economic, political, personal and spiritual atmosphere. This is continuously being developed in order to guide each individual, communities and societies in responding to social problems for a greater change in society. “Whenever our interior life becomes caught up its own interests and concerns, there is no longer room for others, no place for the poor. God’s voice is no longer heard, the quiet joy of his love is no longer felt, and the desire to do good fades”. –Pope Francis, Evangelli Gaudium
Part A:
9 Principles of Catholic Social Thought (CST):
Dignity of the Human Person:
In society, every human being is created with love within the eyes of God in which our ethnicity, gender, religion and physical appearance don’t matter. Therefore, the influence of ‘dignity of the human person’ is promoted the common good in ourselves and others with respect and freedom of being treated equally. The importance of this principle is to ensure that all human rights are heard and not compromised due to differences. …show more content…
In which the individual and communities have the rights to personal items and resources must be shared with the disadvantaged and those marginalised within our nations. The common good reflects on the working together in order to better the health and wellbeing of people around the world, whether they are in developing countries and organisations in promoting the common good.