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Social Justice - Test One
The first test.
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Religious Studies
12th Grade
02/10/2009

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Free Will
Definition
the power to perform deliberate action on one’s own responsibility
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Workers
Definition
the principle of dignity of work and rights of workers
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God's Image
Definition
we’re all created in ___________ .
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Mother Teresa
Definition
God called her to minister to poor and vulnerable.
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Structures
Definition
Our sin sometimes develops into structures of sin that creates unjust societies.
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Equality
Definition
This principle holds that although we are people of different talents, we are all equal.
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Family
Definition
The central social institution that must be supported and strengthened.
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Universal Rights
Definition
The rights that are for every human being.
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Respect for Life
Definition
Foundational principle holds that every person deserves respect.
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Solidarity
Definition
Reminds us that we are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers
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Holy Spirit
Definition
Guides us to live loving and just lives.
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Responsibilities
Definition
All rights have corresponding responsibilities.
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Subsidiarity
Definition
This principle teaches that the lowest level of an organization should handle a function if it is capable without the higher level entering.
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The principle of Respect for Human Life
Definition
holds that every stage of life is precious and worth of protection.
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Peace on Earth
Definition
Encyclical that lists important human rights is called Peace on Earth: addressed to "all people of good will"" while criticizing the arms race.
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Inalienable
Definition
Right that are inherent and beyond challenge.
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Intellect
Definition
Gives us the ability to recognize and understand God’s command to do good and avoid evil.
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Original Sin
Definition
the state or condition of sin into which all human beings are born.
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Dignity
Definition
the quality or state of being dignified or esteemed.
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Social Justice Doctrine
Definition
The body of Church doctrine that applies Jesus’ gospel to our life together is called “Social Justice Doctrine”.
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Vulnerable
Definition
this principle asks how the option for the poor and vulnerable are doing.
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LOVE
Definition
This is the heart of Christian morality
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Right
Definition
Claims we can make on each other in a society to guarantee attaining certain basic minimum conditions to live a truly human life.
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Encyclical
Definition
a pastoral letter sent to the whole Church on some important aspect of Church teaching.
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Inviolable
Definition
Rights that are untouchable because they come from God.
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Stewardship
Definition
Principle that calls us to protect people and all of God’s creation is called stewardship.
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God reveals
Definition
God reveals that he has a communal and social nature.
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Abba
Definition
an arabic term that means endearment meaning “dada”
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Immigrant
Definition
leaves ones country to live in another one
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Refugee
Definition
a person who is afraid to leave the country to go back to their own
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Prudence
Definition
is the faculty of right reason.
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Temperance
Definition
is what moderates the desire for physcial goods.
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Justice
Definition
is how we provide what is due to others.
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Fortitude
Definition
is the character to be courageous in conflict.
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Faith
Definition
is the virtue that empowers us to love our neighbor
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Hope
Definition
is relying on God's efforts and the Holy Spirit
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Charity (Love)
Definition
is the power or belief for what is revealed
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Social Justice seeks to apply ___________ to societal structures to ensure that all people have a fair say in social, economic, and political institutions.
Definition
The Gospel of Jesus
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Rerum Noverum
Definition
written as a response to the communism of Marx and the competition of capitalism, both of which threatened the CST theme of dignity of people. LEO XIII
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The Condition of Labor
Definition
Emphasized rights of workers to unionize, own private property and earn a just wage.
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The Reconstruction of the Social Order
Definition
Introduced subsidiarity which holds that the lowest level of government should handle a function if it is capable without interference from higher authority.
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The Church in the Modern World
Definition
Looks at the modern world and the Church's relationship with it.
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The Development of Peoples
Definition
Advocated a form of taxation of rich nations
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Justice in the World
Definition
Cites justice as a key component of the Church's mission
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Economic Justice for All
Definition
Examines how Gospel values should influence the American economy
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On Social Concern
Definition
Critiques the West for succumbing to materialism and the East for ignoring Human rights
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The Gospel of Life
Definition
Defends the right to life as it applies to abortion and capital punishment
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Faith and Reason
Definition
Warned against materialist philosophies and sought to reconcile science with belief
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Virtue is
Definition
habitual, firm and a disposition to do the good.
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Cardinal Virtues are based on a word meaning
Definition
hinge
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Interdependence
Definition
We need to depend on each other - rich countries help the poor ones
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Five Finger Prayer
Definition
Thumb - Family and Friends
Pointer - Guide/Give
F*** - Leaders
Ring Finger - Weak
Pinky - Self
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The Justice Wheel
Definition
Middle Triangle - Human Dignity
Respect for Life
Family Community and Participation
Rights & Duties
Common Good
Option for the Poor
Work & Workers
Solidarity
Stewardship
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Made in God's Image
Definition
How - God created us that way to give us dignity.
Why -
1. Each human is a child of God.
2. We have rights and responsibilities.
3. We have a spiritual nature.
4. God made us for himself.
5. We are social beings
6. We image God best when we love.
7. God made us co-creators
8. We are inclined to sin.
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Our Human Rights
Definition
Right to:
1. Life
2. Morality and Culture
3. Worship God
4. Choose Freely One's State of Life
5. Meeting and Association
6. Emigrate and Immigrate
7. Politics
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Dignity of the Human Person
Definition
Everyone deserves respect because our dignity comes from God.
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Respect for Human Life
Definition
Unless human life is treated as sacred and respected as such, we simply cannot have a just society.
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Family, Community and Participation
Definition
We believe people have a right and duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all.
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Rights and Responsibilities
Definition
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