Question

identify the principle or principles of Catholic Social Teaching that you believe are most important today. You also might consider reviewing the documentary film, Surviving Progress, to bolster your engagement with and understanding of the issues from a more secular perspective.

Answer 1

The Principles of Catholic Social Teachings that are still important and relevant today are:

1. Human Life is sacred and that the dignity of the Human being is the cornerstone of a moral vision for society.

2. Every Human being or Individual is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our society directly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community.

1. People have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.

4. Human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be build only if human rights are protected and responsibilities are met.

5. We should try to fulfil the needs of poor and vulnerable first

6. The dignity of work and right of workers shall be preserved and protected in order to build a healthy and economically sound society.

7. We should care for all God’s creation and we shall preserve them.