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 (B)

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.

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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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</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

Flashcards

What does the Bible reveal about God's interest in the world?

The Bible, as a source of Catholic Social Teaching, reveals a God who is concerned with the world, history, and the way humans live in communities.

What is Sedakah and how does it relate to justice?

Sedakah, often translated as righteousness, emphasizes more than just following rules. It's about living a righteous life with social consequences; it's about living a just life within the community.

What does Mishpath represent in relation to justice?

Mishpath, meaning 'to judge,' is not about God simply punishing or rewarding individuals. It's about God's rule maintaining order in society.

How do Sedakah and Mishpath relate to justice and charity in the New Testament?

The Old Testament concepts of Sedakah and Mishpath underscore the importance of justice and charity in the New Testament, where both are intertwined.

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What emphasis does Christ's teaching place on justice and charity?

Christ's teaching emphasizes the primacy of individuals over legal codes, highlighting the virtues of justice and charity.

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What is 'metanoia' and how does it relate to Christ's teachings?

Christ calls for a conversion of heart - metanoia - which involves non-violent transformation and prepares for the future Kingdom of God.

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What is the nature of Christ's liberation?

Christ heals and liberates individuals from both physical and spiritual ailments, encompassing personal and communal restoration.

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What was the social involvement of the early Christian community?

The early Christian community actively followed Christ's example by urging each other to share their resources and ensuring that those in need were cared for.

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Social Mobility in Capitalism

The ability to improve one's social standing through hard work and effort.

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Self-Direction in Capitalism

Individuals are responsible for their own well-being and future, with minimal government interference.

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Socialist Critique of Capitalism

Socialism critiques capitalism by arguing that its promises of social mobility and self-direction are only attainable by the wealthy.

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Common Ownership in Socialism

Socialism advocates for communal ownership of resources, aiming to eliminate private property and promote equality.

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Government Control in Socialism

Socialism emphasizes government intervention to ensure fairness and the common good, contrasting with the individualistic approach of capitalism.

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Deposits of Piety

The practice of using resources, often money, to help those in need, including the poor, orphans, widows, and the elderly.

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Early Church Practices

The early Church's efforts to embody the teachings of Christ in their daily lives and social interactions.

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Justice in Distribution of Wealth

A principle that calls for equitable distribution of resources, ensuring that everyone receives what they are rightfully due.

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Just Cause for War

The concept that a just war requires that the party initiating the war has a legitimate and just reason for doing so, such as defending against aggression or restoring order.

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Right Intention in War

The principle that a party engaging in war must hold the right intention, such as upholding the well-being of the state or promoting justice.

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Just War: Jus ad Bellum

The moral reasoning that applies to the decision of going to war, considering whether the reasons for war are justifiable.

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Just War: Jus in Bello

The moral reasoning that applies to the conduct of a war, considering whether the methods of warfare are ethical and just.

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Evangelical Poverty

A voluntary commitment to giving up personal possessions, often practiced by those entering a life of religious service.

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Enlightenment vs. Middle Ages

The Enlightenment emphasized using reason and individual autonomy over faith and obedience, contrasting with the Middle Ages' reliance on Church doctrine.

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The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution, beginning in England, saw technological advancements, factory growth, mass production, and the emergence of capitalism.

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What is Capitalism?

Capitalism is driven by profit maximization through private ownership and the use of capital to generate more income.

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Locke's Labor Theory

Locke's labor theory of property states that individuals can acquire property through their own labor, justifying ownership by effort and creation.

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Spoilage Limit

Locke's idea of a 'spoilage' limit argues there's a moral boundary to property acquisition, suggesting that acquiring more than one can use is unethical.

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Money's Effect on Spoilage

The use of money undermines Locke's spoilage limit because it allows for unlimited accumulation of wealth without immediate use.

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Modern vs. Aquinas' Private Property

Private property, according to modern understanding, grants absolute ownership and exclusive use, differing from Aquinas' view that allowed common use in times of great need.

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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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