Historical Development of Catholic Social Teachings PDF

THEOLOGY 3: CHRISTIAN VISION OF THE CHURCH IN SOCIETY: Historical Development of Catholic Social Teachings (CST) Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZddVF6GRww Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xMCWr0O3Hs HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS How did...

THEOLOGY 3: CHRISTIAN VISION OF THE CHURCH IN SOCIETY: Historical Development of Catholic Social Teachings (CST) Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZddVF6GRww Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xMCWr0O3Hs HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS How did the Social Teachings of the Church develop?  JUSTICE Justice is the virtue which inclines us to give to God and to man what is due to them. Micah 6:8 “What is it the Lord requires of us? and to walk Only to do and to love humbly with justice, mercy, your God  CHRIST’S ACTIVE ROLE IN THE SOCIETY Christ as a TEACHER Christ’s teaching gives emphasis on ‘persons’ over the law, and on the virtues of justice and charity over the legal code. (Luke 10:25-37) CHRIST’S ACTIVE ROLE IN THE SOCIETY Christ preaches the KINGDOM OF GOD Calls people for metanoia (conversion of heart) Conversion which is non- violent Hopeful preparation for its realization in the future.  CHRIST’S ACTIVE ROLE IN THE SOCIETY Christ as a LIBERATOR Christ’s Christ heals and liberation is also liberates people at the same time both from a restoration physical and (personal and spiritual illness. communal). THE EARLY CHRISTIAN’S ABILITY TO INSTRUCT ONE ANOTHER ON THE SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT The early Christian community has endeavored to follow the examples of Christ. Duty to give (Act 2:44-45; 20:35; Tim 6:17-19) It is not right for one to live in luxury while others live in want. – Clement of Alexandria DEPOSITS OF PIETY according to Tertullian is used in feeding the needy, in burying them, in support of youths and maidens destitute of means and deprived of their parents, in the care of the aged, and the relief of the shipwrecked. Endeavor to establish unity and solidarity (Gal 3:28; Col 3:11) THE MIDDLE AGES AND THE CONTINUING CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING TRADITION St. Thomas Aquinas on: Even with the institutionalization Distribution of Wealth – requires JUSTICE which is a “habit whereby of the Church within man renders to each one his due by the Roman Empire, a constant and perpetual will.” she remained to be Just War – (three requirement) an active agent for Legitimate Authority social justice. Just Cause Right Intention  THE EMERGING IDEOLOGIES OF THE MODERN TIME DARK Ages (Medieval Period) VS Age of Enlightenment Two things are easily identified The Church during the Middle with the age of enlightenment: Ages according to enlightenment use of reason (as opposed to faith) thinkers values faith and autonomy (as opposed to obedience). obedience which are instruments of ignorance and oppression.  THE EMERGING IDEOLOGIES OF THE MODERN TIME Enlightenment period brought about INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION changes in the society including the Industrial Revolution and the two Roughly 1760 to 1850 ideologies of Capitalism and Socialism. Started parochially in England Introduction of New technology Rise of factories and salaried workers Mass production leads to surplus Suplus that reults to profit Emergence of market Gave birth to capitalism LET’S WATCH! On Industrial Revolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjK7PWmRRyg THE EMERGING IDEOLOGIES OF THE MODERN TIME The Birth of Capitalism and the Critique of Socialism Capitalists aimed towards profit. Markets are constructed for the interest of those who have the capital, who makes use of the same capital in order to generate more income or more profit, and thereby further enlarging the initial capitals.  THE EMERGING IDEOLOGIES OF THE MODERN TIME TWO VALUES PROMOTED BY CAPITALISM 1. Social Mobility – capability to rise from 2. Self-Direction –one’s one social status to a own future is one’s own better one depending on responsibility. the effort one exerts. It also highlights the principle of PRIVATE PROPERTY. LET’S WATCH! On Capitalism and Socialism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3u4EFTwprM  THE EMERGING IDEOLOGIES OF THE MODERN TIME However, there were those who were not convinced with the capitalist ideology. An alternative ideology has flourished, SOCIALISM, and it has several objections against the capitalist ideology: Capitalism ignores, The capitalist principles tolerates and even of self-direction and perpetuates unjust social mobility are Capitalism endorses the situations of resource- myths and are only true pathology of isolated distribution: unequal for the rich and able existence. distribution of goods, members of the and the gap between community. rich and poor. THE EMERGING IDEOLOGIES OF THE MODERN TIME SOCIALISM PROMOTES TWO ALTERNATIVE PRINCIPLES… COMMON OWNERSHIP to replace and abolish the concept of private property. Personal freedom must be replaced by government control that seeks for the implementation of the COMMON GOOD.  THE MODERN SOCIAL TEACHING OF THE CHURCH (1891 to present) The first ever social encyclical was written because of the new social conditions brought about by industrial revolution and the two competing ideologies of Capitalism and Socialism. THE MODERN SOCIAL TEACHING OF THE CHURCH (1891 to present) The term “social doctrine” goes back to Pope Pius XI and designates the doctrinal “corpus” concerning issues relevant to society. (Compendium of Social Doctrine of the Church, 87) Church’s social concern did not only begin with Rerum Novarum. “the Church has never failed to show interest in the society.” as evident in history. “Rerum Novarum marks the beginning of a new path. Grafting itself onto a tradition hundreds of years old, it signals a new beginning and a singular development of the Church's teaching in the area of social matters” (CSDC, 87). INSTRUCTIONS: Design a simple slogan that promotes equality of life amongst people by virtue of shared humanity. NOTE: This task is invitational; hence, not required for submission. But you are highly encouraged and invited to do this meaningful activity not only for academic reasons but also as your voluntary participation in promoting equality among people.