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What does justice mean to the Israelites in the Old Testament context?
What does justice mean to the Israelites in the Old Testament context?
- Economic prosperity for individuals
- A faithful relationship with God as a community (correct)
- The absence of conflict in society
- Strict adherence to laws and rituals
According to the understanding of social justice in the content, what is a primary response to God's command?
According to the understanding of social justice in the content, what is a primary response to God's command?
- Loving oneself first
- Engaging in public rituals
- Building wealth and power
- Loving others, especially the poor (correct)
What is the significance of the parable of the prodigal son in the context of love and justice?
What is the significance of the parable of the prodigal son in the context of love and justice?
- It discourages forgiveness and acceptance
- It promotes selfishness and greed
- It shows how love transcends human laws (correct)
- It emphasizes strict obedience to the law
How does the content suggest worship relates to justice?
How does the content suggest worship relates to justice?
Which action by Jesus exemplifies the connection between love and social justice?
Which action by Jesus exemplifies the connection between love and social justice?
What characterizes the relationship between Jesus and His Father as presented in the content?
What characterizes the relationship between Jesus and His Father as presented in the content?
What is illustrated regarding the community's responsibility according to the understanding of justice?
What is illustrated regarding the community's responsibility according to the understanding of justice?
In what way should believers respond to the love they receive from Christ?
In what way should believers respond to the love they receive from Christ?
What is emphasized as the foundation for loving oneself according to the teachings discussed?
What is emphasized as the foundation for loving oneself according to the teachings discussed?
How does Pope Francis define integral ecology?
How does Pope Francis define integral ecology?
Which declaration or summit is NOT mentioned in relation to international environmental agreements?
Which declaration or summit is NOT mentioned in relation to international environmental agreements?
What is the fundamental message of the beatitude concerning the poor?
What is the fundamental message of the beatitude concerning the poor?
What is a direct implication of social and ecological justice in terms of the Church’s teaching?
What is a direct implication of social and ecological justice in terms of the Church’s teaching?
What overarching theme does the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church express about unity and love?
What overarching theme does the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church express about unity and love?
What does Pope Francis suggest is necessary for humanity's renewal?
What does Pope Francis suggest is necessary for humanity's renewal?
What cultural issue is linked to ecological problems according to Pope Francis?
What cultural issue is linked to ecological problems according to Pope Francis?
What does the principle of participation emphasize in relation to marginalized individuals?
What does the principle of participation emphasize in relation to marginalized individuals?
What reflects the equality of human beings?
What reflects the equality of human beings?
What is the principle of subsidiarity focused on?
What is the principle of subsidiarity focused on?
What does Pope Pius XI highlight as a grave injustice?
What does Pope Pius XI highlight as a grave injustice?
Which principle is necessary to foster dialogue and cooperation among people?
Which principle is necessary to foster dialogue and cooperation among people?
Which saint is known for his charity work assisting beggars?
Which saint is known for his charity work assisting beggars?
What is described as the outcome of love in the context of authentic peace?
What is described as the outcome of love in the context of authentic peace?
What does the term 'active nonviolence' refer to in the promotion of social justice?
What does the term 'active nonviolence' refer to in the promotion of social justice?
What mission were the disciples given after Jesus's resurrection?
What mission were the disciples given after Jesus's resurrection?
Which of the following best captures the meaning of 'peace' as discussed?
Which of the following best captures the meaning of 'peace' as discussed?
In the context mentioned, what is NOT a focus of social justice?
In the context mentioned, what is NOT a focus of social justice?
According to the content, how should relationships among Christians be modeled?
According to the content, how should relationships among Christians be modeled?
What is meant by 'justice applied in the economic and political order'?
What is meant by 'justice applied in the economic and political order'?
What does conscientization primarily aim to achieve in societies with sinful structures?
What does conscientization primarily aim to achieve in societies with sinful structures?
How does the Church propose to engage in societal change through dialogue?
How does the Church propose to engage in societal change through dialogue?
What is the first principle guiding the Church-State relationship?
What is the first principle guiding the Church-State relationship?
Which of the following best reflects the Church's approach toward political, social, and economic issues?
Which of the following best reflects the Church's approach toward political, social, and economic issues?
What lesson can be drawn from the violence faced by early Christians in 70 AD?
What lesson can be drawn from the violence faced by early Christians in 70 AD?
In promoting social justice, what approach does people empowerment advocate for?
In promoting social justice, what approach does people empowerment advocate for?
According to Pope Paul VI, what should humanity strive for?
According to Pope Paul VI, what should humanity strive for?
What characteristic defines a just community?
What characteristic defines a just community?
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Study Notes
Justice
- Justice is faithfulness to God's commands.
- Justice is tied to community.
- A community that mistreats its members is unjust.
- Worship becomes meaningless when communities are unjust.
Love
- Jesus is an example of love.
- Loving others, especially the poor, is an obligation of believers.
- The parable of the prodigal son illustrates love's transformative power.
- Love transcends human law according to Church doctrine.
Social and Ecological Justice
- Social and ecological justice are intertwined.
- Pope Francis emphasizes the inseparable connection of caring for oneself and one's neighbor with care for the environment.
- The human root of ecological problems, according to Pope Francis, is greed.
- The love of preference for the poor is at the heart of social justice.
- There are many examples of love for the poor in Christian history.
Peace and Active Nonviolence
- Peace is the result of love.
- Christians are called to work towards peace that embraces justice.
- The Church utilizes peace and active nonviolence to promote social justice.
- Conscientization and dialogue are methods for societal transformation.
- The Church has a limited jurisdiction, but it can intervene in social issues.
- Violence begets violence.
- Jesus' sacrifice inspires a legacy of nonviolence.
People Empowerment
- People empowerment is essential for achieving social justice.
- A just community is inclusive and allows for the participation of marginalized groups.
- The principle of participation aligns with the Trinitarian mission of love.
- Dialogue and cooperation are crucial for fostering people's participation.
- The subsidiarity principle dictates that smaller groups should take responsibility for actions where their capabilities are sufficient.
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