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Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society (UNCC100)

   

Added on  2020-05-08

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Introduction Catholic social teachings embrace matters of human dignity and the common good for the people at large. The ideological precepts underpin areas of oppression, role of state, subsidiary social organization and concern for social good. It embeds 9 principles which guide the social good for the society, (Byron, 1998). The principles base its framework on of practical reflection and realities of modern life. The principles incorporate the following;Human dignity PrincipleCST incorporates the perspective of human view. It likens the human being as being in the likeness of God, and the value the human beings possess as being the dignity of a person, who is not only something but someone. Human being nature as described portrays people as having ability of self knowledge, having self possession and free giving of themselves entering the common unions of them.It is with this view that portrays humans as being made in the likeness of God though Christ redemption. The body of catholic social thoughts gives a leeway for human person, by attributing individuals having dignity. The principle gives the human to claim membership in social community networks and human life. Principle of respect for human lifeRespect of human life is seen from the point of view of conception period and has the inherent dignity and right of life to be consistent with humanity. Stages of human growth are precious and distinct thus deserves protection and respect. Thus it is not right to victimize human life.Hence human should be respected. Catholicism opposes acts which affront human life. These acts include abortion, fornication acts, euthanasia, genocide and torture. A case example is Pope objections of death penalty as it contradicts the sanctity and respect for human life.The principle of associationThe traditions have always put the sense of proclaim that a person is not only sacred butalso socially active. The way we organize the community and the political society,

economical metrics, policy framework and respect of human life and the individual capacity for communal growth should accord respect. It underpins the centrepiece of the society as one family and deserves respect.. The associations of other persons social contexts protect dignity and promote the common good. The principle of participationIt holds on the notion that that people have the duty to participate and seeking together for the common good. The human person has the opportunity to ensure that they participate in ensuring fulfilment of human life. Without participation, benefits of an individual participation in social networks cannot be realised. The principle of preferential protection for the poorWith the current society faced with sharp divisions between the poor and the rich, the Catholicism traditions instructs us on the study of last judgement and gives specific instructions in putting the needs of the poor and the vulnerable first. This is due to the need for the society for the common good for the whole society. There is need for good for all and the common good to prevail with protection directed to those adversely affected in the society. Hence there is need to offer balance for the whole community so as not to detriment the whole society. The principle of solidarityThe catholic social teaching embraces the teachings of being brother’s keeper. There is need to learn the virtues of solidarity and loving our neighbours so as to achieve the global dimension. Solidarity embeds itself standings on the preserved determining to committing self towards the common good.The principle of stewardshipThe Catholicism traditions insist on acts of showing respect through our stewardship acts. The steward has been defined as a manager. With the current world of rising conciseness on physical environments, the tradition urges us to view and have social protection to the environmentThe principle of subsidiary

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