Capitalism and Social Justice Quiz
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Which of the following values is NOT promoted by capitalism?

  • Self-Direction
  • Common Ownership (correct)
  • Private Property
  • Social Mobility

    • Socialism endorses the concept of private property.

    False

    What is the main responsibility of individuals according to the value of self-direction in capitalism?

    to shape their own future

    Capitalism promotes myths of social mobility primarily for the ______ and able members of the community.

    <p>rich</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their corresponding principles:

    <p>Capitalism = Self-Direction and Social Mobility Socialism = Common Ownership Rerum Novarum = First social encyclical by the Church Private Property = Economic system in Capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the biblical concept of sedakah commonly translated as?

    <p>Righteousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The New Testament emphasizes justice primarily within the context of individual rights.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'mishpath' refer to in the context of the Old Testament?

    <p>To judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tertullian describe as a way to support those in need?

    <p>Deposits of Piety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The early Church actively sought to establish social justice within their communities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the early Christian community, members were encouraged to give to those in need, as shown in Acts ______.

    <p>2:44-45</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two ideologies emerged from the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Capitalism and Socialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms to their meanings regarding Catholic Social Teaching:

    <p>Sedakah = Righteousness with social character Mishpath = Judgment with a social dimension Metanoia = Conversion of heart Liberation = Healing from physical and spiritual illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one of the three requirements for a just war according to St. Thomas Aquinas.

    <p>Legitimate authority or Just cause or Right intention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Age of Enlightenment valued obedience and faith over reason.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who argued that acquisition of property must be justified through legitimate labor?

    <p>John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Christ's role as a Teacher?

    <p>Focusing on justice and charity over the legal code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Evangelical poverty is a counter witness to the growing __________ of the world.

    <p>materialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The idea of justice in the Old Testament is only concerned with individual morality.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following figures with their contributions or associations:

    <p>Clement of Alexandria = Deposits of Piety St. Thomas Aquinas = Just War Theory St. Dominic de Guzman = Evangelical Poverty St. Francis of Assisi = Care for the Poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'spoilage' in John Locke's doctrine suggests a limit to private property ownership based on __________.

    <p>excess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Capitalism = An economic system focused on private ownership and profit generation Socialism = An economic system emphasizing collective or governmental ownership Enlightenment = A period promoting reason and autonomy over tradition and faith Dark Ages = Historical period marked by a lack of scientific and cultural advancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Christ's message regarding the Kingdom of God?

    <p>Call for non-violent conversion of heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept refers to considerations on 'why' we are going into war?

    <p>Jus ad bellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to St. Thomas Aquinas, 'justice' is defined as a habit where man gives what he owes to others.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key consequences of the rise of factories during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>A surplus of goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Private property in the context of capitalism implies exclusive use by the owner.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the early Church as mentioned in the context?

    <p>To incarnate the examples of Christ in their social contexts and practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major societal change is associated with the Enlightenment period?

    <p>The Industrial Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Historical Development of Catholic Social Teaching

    • The Bible forms the foundation of Judeo-Christian vision of life.
    • The Bible highlights God's interest in the world, human history, and how humans live in community.
    • The Old Testament concept of justice includes 'sedakah' (righteousness/justice) and 'mishpath' (judgment).
    • Sedakah involves fidelity to relationships and has social character, going beyond personal righteousness.
    • Mishpath emphasizes God's governance, aiming to create order in society.
    • Both concepts are understood in context of God's governance. This perspective shapes relationships with God and fellow humans within the community.
    • The New Testament emphasizes Christ's role in teaching, liberation, and community.
    • Christ's teachings focused on people over laws, prioritizing justice and charity over legal codes. (Luke 10:25-37)
    • Christ calls people to metanoia (conversion of heart) . This is presented as a hopeful and non-violent process towards the realization of the Kingdom of God in the future.
    • Christ's liberation extends to both physical and spiritual illnesses.
    • Christ's teachings are a model for societal restoration (personal & communal).
    • Early Christians attempted to imitate Christ's examples in their social interactions.
    • Early Christians practiced generosity (Acts 2:44-45; 20:35; Tim 6:17-19).
    • Early Christians fostered unity and solidarity. (Gal 3:28; Col 3:11)
    • Early Christians also implemented deposits of piety (according to Tertullian), using funds for the needy, burial, support of youths and maidens, aged care, and relief for shipwrecked people.
    • The Catholic Church responded to the social issues of the 18th and 19th centuries, resulting in the publication of the first social encyclical, Rerum Novarum (RN).
    • The Early Church (first 500 years), the time of Constantine (Edict of Milan 313), Theodosius I (389-391), and the Middle Ages followed different social and religious developments and challenges.
    • The Council of Nicea in 325 had a significant impact, marking an important time in the institutionalization of the Church within the Roman Empire, maintaining its role as a social justice advocate.
    • St. Thomas Aquinas discussed the distribution of wealth, highlighting the importance of justice in ensuring each person receives what is due to them through constant and perpetual will.
    • The ideas of just war (jus ad bellum and jus in bello), were considered necessary for understanding conflict.
    • St. Thomas Aquinas defined the conditions for a justified war, including legitimate authority, a just cause, and a right intention.
    • During the enlightenment period there was significant shift in ideologies, and the church responded, with the emerging social questions.
    • The Industrial Revolution and the birth of Capitalism and Socialism brought about significant social upheaval, and the church adapted, creating and modifying its social teachings based on the needs and circumstances of the era.
    • The growth of Capitalism was a central ideology during this period, which prompted criticism due to its impact on social equality and wealth distribution.
    • Private property was also challenged by these opposing viewpoints.
    • John Locke's concept of property rights based on labor, highlighting the link between labor and entitlement, had significant implications.
    • Two key concepts, social mobility and self-direction were central characteristics of this period.
    • However, there were also opposing views against Capitalism and its implications on social justice.
    • Concepts such as common ownership, the need for social justice, and the importance of wealth distribution are presented as alternatives to the capitalist model, providing a perspective for the evolution of Catholic Social Teaching.
    • In response, the Church reacted by updating social teachings in line with modern concerns, social conditions, and needs.

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    Test your understanding of capitalism, socialism, and the role of social justice in early Christianity. This quiz covers key concepts from the biblical principles of sedakah and mishpath to the ideologies that emerged during the Industrial Revolution. Dive into the values and responsibilities emphasized in these socio-economic systems.

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