Catholic Social Teaching: Core Principles and Modern Challenges

Principles of the ISD: MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE personalistic or dignity of the human pers: man is the only creature q God willed for itself. The perspective is the most decent human universe. MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE of the common good: the common good is the set of conditions the pers q q can achieve fullness, and simplest way. These conditions vary according to specific historical circumstances. MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE of the universal destination of goods: goods of the earth are destined by God for the benefit of all men, and are necessary to ensure the autonomy and freedom of the individual. From that came private property. Ppiedad the right to privacy is not absolute. Q JP II said the private ppiedad carries a social mortgage. MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE of autonomy from political society: the DSI is not in favor d eninguna specific policy choices, but recognizes the value of democracy as long as it guarantees the rights of dignity human. Subsidiarity MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE: This calls q MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE respect the competences of each level, starting with the most basic: the individual and the family. Therefore, the state can not ignore or override the rights of individuals and families. MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE of solidarity: aq leads each person feels connected to the rest of the human community. This means acting quickly where you need more help. | In every age new problems arise q ls requested the analysis of ISD. | Q The teacher has been insisting on the respect for life, against the threats of abortion, euthanasia and the death penalty today q is never justified. ISD Current Issues: The need to protect the right to life and the rights of the family: the church has proclaimed the necessity of protecting the primary DERCHO to life from its conception until its natural end. Freedom of parents in educating their children is an inalienable right. The urgency to promote peace: peace is necessary to have q to avoid conflict and violence. Peace today is threatened by terrorism, guerrilla action, the "express kidnappings", etc.. To promote solidarity and international justice: drug trafficking, smuggling, corruption or bribery of state, are in our society and can be avoided only with international cooperation. unemployment: many people, women and youth ppalmente can not work. unemployment coexists in some countries with child labor. the treatment of emigrants: emigration involves giving humane treatment to persons q migrate, protect them from the gangs and inclusion. violence against people, especially against Women: from the rise of women in social life and work, came to light cases of physical and psychological abuse, q had remained hidden. Environmental pollution: increasing q more irresponsible actions determine the future of the prox generations. the right to a dignified life for all: what John Paul calls "human ecology" q implies the defense of life, family and everyone equal access to basic services: education, health, food, work.