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2. Can Digitally Transformed Work Be Virtuous?
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Sison, Alejo José G.
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,DISRUPTIVE innovations ,DIGITAL transformation - Abstract
This essay inquires whether digitally transformed work can be virtuous and under what conditions. It eschews technological determinism in both utopian and dystopian versions, opting for the premise of free human agency. This work is distinctive in adopting an actor-centric and explicitly ethical analysis based on neo-Aristotelian, Catholic social teaching (CST), and MacIntyrean teachings on the virtues. Beginning with an analysis of digital disruption, it identifies the most salient human advantages vis-à-vis technology in digitally transformed work and provides philosophical anthropological explanations for each. It also looks into external, organizational characteristics on both the macro and the micro levels of digitally transformed work, underscoring their ambivalence (efficiency and profits vs. exclusion and exploitation, flexibility and freedom vs. standardization and dependency) and the need to mitigate their polarizing effects for the sake of shared flourishing. The article presents standards for virtuous work according to neo-Aristotelian, CST, and MacIntyrean frames and applies them to digitally transformed work, giving rise to five fundamental principles. These basic guidelines indicate, on one hand, actions to be avoided and, on the other, actions to be pursued, together with their rationales. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Free Markets and Public Interests in the Pharmaceutical Industry: A Comparative Analysis of Catholic and Reformational Critiques of Neoliberal Thought.
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Oosterhuis-Blok, Mathilde and Graafland, Johan
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FREE enterprise ,PUBLIC interest ,CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,PHARMACEUTICAL industry ,NEOLIBERALISM - Abstract
The rise of liberal market economies, propagated by neoliberal free market thought, has created a vacant responsibility for public interests in the market order of society. This development has been critiqued by Catholic social teaching (CST), forcefully arguing that governments and businesses should be directed to the common good. In this debate, no attention has yet been given to the Reformational tradition and its principle of sphere sovereignty, which provides guidelines on the responsibilities of governments and companies for the public interest of society. This article analyzes the differences and similarities between CST and the Reformational philosophy in their critiques of the neoliberal free market perspective of Hayek. We apply the three perspectives to the case of orphan drugs in the pharmaceutical industry and show that CST and the Reformational philosophy offer valuable insights in correction to Hayek's views on the responsibilities of governments and companies for public health interests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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4. Towards a Human-Centered Innovation in Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence: The Contributions of the Pontificate of Pope Francis.
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Anyanwu, Ugochukwu Stophynus
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DIGITAL technology , *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *ARTIFICIAL intelligence , *COMMON good , *TECHNOLOGICAL progress - Abstract
This paper investigates the contributions of Pope Francis toward human-centered AI and digital innovation. It draws from his numerous dialogues with experts in technology, medicine, science, ethics, law, philosophy, and theology. The papal engagements are based on the rich patrimony of Catholic Social Teaching that is being updated in the wake of the digital revolutions. The paper explores the Magisterium of Francis with the question of technological progress and inherent dangers for human society. It underscores some fundamental anthropological and ethical themes that the Pontiff considered necessary in making emerging technologies beneficial. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. Schumacher against globalism and ecomodernism: Ecology, subsidiarity and the politics of scale.
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Quilley, Stephen
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *POLITICAL agenda , *SOCIAL capital , *SUBSIDIARITY , *ENVIRONMENTALISM - Abstract
E. F. Schumacher's Small is Beautiful is one of the most succinct elaborations of Catholic social teaching (CST) and 'distributism' – construed as an alternative to both capitalism and socialism. Extending the logic of Polanyi, both market and state, and their right- and left-wing ideological expressions, are shown to be contending forms of collectivism – in that both aggregate the agency of disembedded 'billiard ball' individuals. Schumacher's socio-economic vision is rooted in Livelihood and is orthogonal to both left and right, creating an opportunity for an alternative to modernity involving patterns of embedded production, consumption and reproduction (family, household and place-bound community). 'Smallness' and 'localness' speak to forms of embedded social capital that are 'sticky', viscous and relational, more ascriptive and less fluid. But for precisely this reason, the political agenda implicit in Schumacher's vision is not only post-liberal, but explicitly both covenantal and Christian. It requires the ontology of sovereign, self-actualizing individuals to be reconnected and constrained through a transcendent relationality with God. Small is Beautiful is shown to be diametrically opposed to the eco-modernist, gnostic and sometimes even transhumanist worldview of global environmentalism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Beyond Conversational Dialogue: Constructing a Catholic Dialogical Ethical Model for Multi-Religious Nigeria.
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Ajibola, Ilesanmi G.
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *RELIGIOUS articles , *RELIGIOUS diversity , *RELIGIOUS communities , *RELIGIOUS identity - Abstract
This article argues that the Catholic Church in Nigeria needs to move beyond interreligious dialogue that dwells more on Councils' interactions and discourses to develop a dialogical ethical framework that engages religious multiplicity in a more active capacity. Although Nigeria's religious diversity necessitates interreligious dialogue, that alone is insufficient for constructing concrete ethics of dialogue. The article thus argued for an ethical framework tagged one family, many flavours. The theological sense of the proposal is rooted in Catholic social teachings but open to engagement with other religious traditions for mutual respect and social justice. The religious scope of the article is on Roman Catholicism and the Nigeria Muslim Ummah. The article addressed related ethical challenges confronting Nigeria's interreligious landscape as a diverse religious community. Primary and secondary sources were used in gathering information for the article; thus, scriptural texts and traditions in Islam, as well as sources in Roman Catholicism, were theologically engaged. The suggested model acknowledges the importance of retaining one's religious identity while also recognising the importance of interreligious dialogue and the right of the religious other in ethical matters. The article is envisioned to promote conversations about translating dialogical frameworks into practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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7. Thunder on the Left.
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STEPHENSON, WEN
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SUBURBS , *HERESY , *MARTIN Luther King, Jr., Day , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *GRASSROOTS movements - Published
- 2023
8. America's Labor Apostles: Standing Up for Workers.
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Pattison, Mark
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,GOVERNMENT policy ,INDUSTRIAL relations ,MUNICIPAL officials & employees ,GREAT Depression, 1929-1939 ,BOYCOTTS ,PRIESTHOOD ,BEREAVEMENT - Abstract
The article explores the concept of "labor apostles" in America, individuals who advocate for workers' rights driven by their faith. It profiles various labor apostles, including clergy members and activists, and highlights the role of Catholic social teaching and figures like Pope Leo XIII in promoting workers' rights. The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and continuing the work of labor apostles in the present day. Additionally, it discusses the life and legacy of Mother Jones, a prominent labor advocate who worked for the United Mine Workers until the 1920s. Her perspective on workers and labor, which emphasized mourning the dead and fighting for the living, remains relevant today. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
9. How Catholic social teaching challenges us to reject the Rwanda scheme - and build something better.
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Allmark, Liam
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,CHRISTIAN leadership - Published
- 2024
10. Trauma-informed accompaniment.
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Keane, Nikki Dhillon
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POSTTRAUMATIC growth ,CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,GENERAL Certificate of Secondary Education - Published
- 2024
11. Human rights after Gaza.
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Gearty, Conor
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,HUMAN rights ,CRIMES against humanity - Published
- 2024
12. Called to be peacemakers.
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Paré, Liga and Oakes, Jacob
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RECONCILIATION ,CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,NUCLEAR disarmament - Published
- 2024
13. Christianizing Nozick.
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ROBSON, GREGORY
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SOCIAL theory , *GIFT giving , *PHILOSOPHY of religion , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *HUMAN behavior , *MIRACLES , *GENEROSITY , *POLITICAL philosophy , *INTELLECT - Abstract
The article focuses on countering the view that Christianity is a simplistic and ideologically confined worldview, arguing that such a perception overlooks the complex interactions between Christianity, science, and historical failures of religious institutions. Topics include the responses to criticisms of Christianity, the role of Christian thought in the development of modern science.
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- 2024
14. Reimagining Ethical Leverage in Technology for Peaceful Synodality: A Bioethics of Synodality with Technology.
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Mwakio, Pascal Mwambi
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DIGNITY , *ETHICAL decision making , *BIOETHICS , *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *VALUES (Ethics) - Abstract
This paper seeks to reimagine ethical leverage in technology for peaceful synodality (the term peaceful synodality is coined to mean a synodality that welcomes participation and inclusion of people from different backgrounds and views without compromising the truth and respecting their dignity and journeying together) through the lens of the bioethics of synodality with technology. The concept of this paper is that technology can be leveraged ethically to promote peaceful synodality in the Catholic Church and that such an approach to technology is rooted in reimagining a bioethics of synodality that emphasize the need for journeying hand in hand with the speed at which technological advancement moves in order to enhance ethical decision-making processes. Ethics has moved at a different pace than technology, especially in matters involving human life. Ethics has been viewed as problematic in technology, especially where science wants to be neutral, but rethinking ethics as a companion of emerging technologies will be helpful in directing the ethical uptake of technology. To argue this thesis, the paper will employ a review of relevant literature while presenting the theological and ethical perspectives of synodality. By and large, an interdisciplinary approach will be employed where various disciplines play a key role. Such methodology advances the theme of reimagining Catholic ethics by offering a fresh perspective on the ethical implications of technology in the context of synodality. By emphasizing the importance of journeying together through enhanced ethical guidelines for proper decision-making and by exploring how technology can respect human rights and dignity among other values, this paper contributes to a broader conversation about how Catholic ethics can be reimagined in light of technological developments. Ultimately, this paper argues that a bioethics of synodality with technology can offer a vision for technology that is grounded in Catholic social teaching that promotes universally accepted human dignity and the common good. A cross-cutting method will also be used, given that ethics has basically constant principles, yet technology keeps on changing. Reimagining ethics means studying the advancement brought about by biotechnology and seeing to what degree human beings are affected in their basic rights and the risks versus the benefits brought about by the same. The assumption is that decisions made regarding the ethics of various technologies will be at par with the rate at which new technologies emerge and are employed. What is of vital importance is that ethics can have the power to journey together with technology, not as an adversary but in synodality. Reimagining ethics means being ever alert in the developing technologies that serve humanity so that in consultation with various experts, the best practices can be embraced within the ethical guidelines for the common good. The outcome of this research is that reimagining Catholic ethics involves listening to the needs of humanity and how technology is bringing solutions to them. Participating in bioethical debates, training on bioethics and listening to experts in various fields will enable a critical, analytical and pneumatological discernment of how ethical decisions on frontier technologies can benefit non-humans and humans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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15. Community, Solidarity, and John Paul II.
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Garbowski, Christopher
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SOLIDARITY ,SOCIAL scientists ,PAPACY ,CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,GOVERNMENT policy ,RELIGIONS ,NARCISSISM ,RUSSIAN invasion of Ukraine, 2022- - Abstract
This article examines the decline of religion and community in contemporary societies, focusing on Poland. It explores the concept of a post-secular age and the role of rituals in maintaining community. The author argues that secularization can lead to self-centeredness and narcissism in consumer societies. The article also discusses the impact of globalization on culture and identity. It highlights the connection between religion and Polish society, particularly through the influence of Pope John Paul II. The author emphasizes the role of John Paul II in fostering community and solidarity, and suggests that his legacy can inspire people in challenging times. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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16. Agroecology's moral vision.
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Whelan, Matthew Philipp
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AGRICULTURAL ecology ,CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,AGRICULTURE - Abstract
What is agroecology's moral vision, and what are the larger metaphysical, even theological, implications of it? Even though agroecology as a field now gathers collaborators from across the natural and social sciences, as well as members of farming communities and international movements, there remains relatively little explicit and sustained reflection upon this question. My main contention is that expanding agroecology's dialogue of wisdoms (diálogo de saberes) to include theological traditions can address this lacuna. To show how, I explore the contribution of one particular theological tradition—Catholic social teaching—and how its account of integral ecology enables agroecologists to deepen their engagement with fundamental questions raised by their own normative commitments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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17. Encountering Artificial Intelligence in the Catholic Tradition.
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Slattery, John P. and Green, Brian Patrick
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COMPUTERS , *GENERATIVE artificial intelligence , *LANGUAGE models , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *ARTIFICIAL intelligence - Abstract
The article discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Catholic tradition. It acknowledges the rapid growth of AI and the challenges it poses for theology and religion, which are slower to adapt. The article introduces the publication of the first volume of the Theological Investigations of Artificial Intelligence Book Series, written by the AI Research Group of the Vatican's Dicastery for Culture and Education. The book explores ethical and anthropological aspects of AI and its implications for the Christian and Catholic intellectual tradition. It discusses secular AI ethics, the limitations of AI consciousness, and the engagement of Catholic social teaching with AI. The article emphasizes the importance of encountering AI and invites scholars and people of faith to consider the ethical problems and imagine a more just and hopeful future. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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18. Artificial Intelligence and an Anthropological Ethics of Work: Implications on the Social Teaching of the Church.
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Onyeukaziri, Justin Nnaemeka
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DIGNITY , *ARTIFICIAL intelligence , *SOCIAL impact , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *SOCIAL services - Abstract
It is the contention of this paper that ethics of work ought to be anthropological, and artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, which is the focus of work today, should be anthropological, that is, human-centered. This paper discusses the philosophical and theological implications of the development of AI research on the intrinsic nature of work and the nature of the human person. AI research and the implications of its development and advancement, being a relatively new phenomenon, have not been comprehensively interrogated in the social and ethical teachings of the Catholic Church. This paper, therefore, proposes a path for this interrogation by expounding a discourse which is believed to be epistemically helpful in the developing discourse of AI in the ethical and social teachings of the Church. The advancement in the research on AI is not only redefining the meaning of work, but, even more so, it is questioning the metaphysical notion of the human person and the theological notion of work as an intrinsic part in the selfhood and dignity of the human person. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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19. Catholic Social Teaching: Toward a Decolonial Praxis.
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Mikulich, Alex
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *PRAXIS (Process) , *DECOLONIZATION , *CATHOLICS - Abstract
The claims to universality in the thought of Jacques Maritain and Catholic social teaching present a problem: they tend not to perceive their own entanglement in modernity and its hidden underside of colonial oppression. First, I explore this problem by drawing upon the scholarship of Catholic social ethicist Mary E. Hobgood to underscore the internal contradictions between three different social models in Catholic social teaching: feudal organic, liberal orthodox, and radical liberationist. I situate Maritain's work within these social models. Second, I utilize Sylvia Wynter's appropriation of Frantz Fanon's sociogenetic approach as a way of understanding how people and institutions are malformed by dominant modern epistemologies. I argue that the Roman Catholic Church lacks a coherent and credible praxis of transformation. Finally, I suggest three starting points to initiate shifts toward a decolonial ethic of Catholic social teaching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
20. Introduction: Jacques Maritain and Contemporary Challenges to Democracy.
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Johnston, Laurie and Catta, Gregoire
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *FRIENDSHIP , *SOCIAL democracy , *DEMOCRACY , *VALUES (Ethics) - Abstract
Introducing the collection of articles regarding Jacques Maritain and his relevance for challenges to democracy today, this article describes the complexity and some of the main themes of his intellectual journey. Maritain played a major role in the development of Catholic social teaching on democracy, and can provide moral and spiritual grounding for a renewal of democracy now. He articulates the moral value of democracy as the form of politics that best allows Christians to live out love of neighbor and enemy in concrete ways, while still making an appropriate distinction between the spiritual and temporal spheres. Articles in this volume examine the implications of the friendship between Maritain and Saul Alinsky, William Cavanaugh's interpretation of Maritain's influence (with a response from Cavanaugh himself), and reflections upon how we can critically appropriate the thought of Maritain in the contemporary context, fifty years after his death. The introduction concludes with words Maritain addressed to US Catholics in 1939. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
21. Research Outlines of the Sustainable Profile of Believers in Croatia.
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Lovrić, Ivana Brstilo, Brgles, Miriam Mary, and Mravunac, Damir
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,PUBLIC opinion ,ATTITUDES toward religion ,RITES & ceremonies ,ELECTRICAL energy - Abstract
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- 2024
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22. THE WEEK.
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ABORTION laws , *DEMOCRATS (United States) , *CITIZENS , *HOMELESSNESS , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *QUALITY of life , *LEGISLATIVE sessions , *CHILD abuse - Abstract
This article covers a wide range of topics, including Biden's portrayal of himself as a defender of democratic norms, Trump's stance on abortion policy, the situation in Ukraine, inflation rates, federal government spending, the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Solyndra's connection to the CHIPS Act, California's homelessness crisis, the "Havana syndrome" experienced by U.S. diplomats, the new security law in Hong Kong, human rights abuses in Iran, and the European Court of Human Rights' ruling on climate change. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
23. FAIR GAME.
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Randall, Rebecca
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INDIGENOUS rights , *SHOOTINGS (Crime) , *ANIMAL population estimates , *RURAL Americans , *POPULATION viability analysis , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *SHOOTING (Sports) - Abstract
This article examines the lack of a comprehensive ethic of hunting within the Catholic Church and delves into the various issues surrounding hunting practices. These issues encompass Indigenous rights, colonialism, ecosystem health, toxic masculinity, animal rights, and food security. The article also sheds light on the ongoing impact of the doctrine of discovery, which has affected land and Indigenous rights in the United States. It emphasizes the need for Catholics to confront this legacy and develop a Catholic ethic of hunting that considers values such as private property, being good neighbors, and caring for creation. The article further explores the ecological consequences of hunting in North America, including the decline of animal populations and the necessity for wildlife management that is free from colonialism. The author argues that hunting can alter one's perspective on the environment and foster a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of ecosystems. From a Catholic standpoint, the article discusses the ethical considerations and responsibilities associated with hunting. It features interviews with individuals who are both hunters and Catholics, showcasing their diverse perspectives on hunting and its connection to spirituality and the environment. The article underscores the importance of respecting animals and the natural world, while also examining the ethical implications of hunting for pleasure or trophy hunting. It encourages Catholics to reframe their relationship with land and wildlife, recognizing their sacredness and interconnectedness with humanity. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
24. In Violent Cities, 'Blessed Are the Peacemakers'.
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Augustine, Ansel
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CITIES & towns ,CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,SOLIDARITY ,NATIVE American children ,SOCIAL media ,YOUNG adults ,BROTHERS - Abstract
The article discusses the issue of violence in inner-city neighborhoods, particularly in New Orleans, and the grassroots initiative called "Squash the Beef" that aims to address this problem. The lack of resources, along with other factors such as the introduction of crack cocaine and easy access to firearms, has created an environment conducive to crime. The author, Dr. Ansel Augustine, emphasizes the importance of taking action and being peacemakers in our communities, drawing on Catholic social teachings and principles. The article highlights the work of the New Orleans Peacekeepers and similar programs in other cities, and encourages readers to get involved in creating hope and support for communities affected by violence. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
25. JD Vance, Religious Populist.
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Schmitz, Matthew
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SECULARIZATION , *RELIGIOUS right , *AMERICAN politicians , *SOCIAL & economic rights , *EMIGRATION & immigration , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology - Abstract
The article informs about the transformation in religious American politics, shifting from the traditional religious right to a more populist approach led by figures like JD Vance, emphasizing economic moderation and immigration restriction. Topic include explores Vance's influences, including his Mamaw's pragmatic outlook and his alignment with Catholic social teaching, as he seeks to reintegrate Christian moral and economic values into modern politics.
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- 2024
26. People power: Community organizing and synodality go hand in hand.
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Klein, Cassidy
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *SOCIAL theory , *RELIGIOUS communities , *LABOR organizing , *SOLIDARITY ,VOTING Rights Act of 1965 (U.S.) - Abstract
Pope Francis has expressed support for community organizing, recognizing its alignment with his vision for the Catholic Church. Community organizing has deep roots in Catholic social teaching and has been funded by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. However, there has been a decline in Catholic parish participation in community organizing in recent decades. To address this, the Collaborative for Catholic Organizing has been established to provide support, training, and a clear theology of community organizing for Catholic organizers. The article discusses the importance of community organizing and its connection to Catholic social teaching, highlighting its role in addressing social injustices and promoting democracy. It emphasizes the need for a renewed commitment to organizing and the involvement of diverse voices, particularly women and marginalized communities. The article also explores the concept of synodality and the potential for organizing to create meaningful change, concluding by discussing the theological aspects of community organizing and its transformative power. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
27. What Comes Next.
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Annett, Anthony
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SOCIAL democracy , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *PUBLIC goods , *LABOR unions , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
The article focuses on the potential of social democracy as an economic model and its alignment with Catholic social teaching. It discusses how social democracy, characterized by government intervention, provision of public goods, welfare protections, and support for labor unions, has historically led to high productivity, economic growth, full employment, and reduced inequality.
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- 2024
28. WALK TOGETHER: The ongoing opioid epidemic calls for a creative and compassionate Catholic response.
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Pitas, Jeannine M.
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OPIOID epidemic , *SONS , *MENTAL health services , *RURAL poor , *CATHOLICS , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *SCHOOL dropouts - Abstract
This article explores the ongoing opioid epidemic and the need for a compassionate Catholic response. It shares the story of Evan Hudson, who found recovery through harm reduction approaches. The article discusses the root causes of the crisis, including political, economic, and social factors, and emphasizes the importance of understanding addiction as a disorder. It calls on the Catholic Church to play a more active role in addressing the crisis, particularly in marginalized communities. The article also highlights the failure of the War on Drugs and the importance of addressing mental health issues. It emphasizes the need for community support and reducing stigma surrounding addiction. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
29. from the archives.
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Fortkamp, Frank E., Beaudoin, Tom, and Zwicky, Linda
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *CULTURAL pluralism - Abstract
This article from U.S. Catholic provides excerpts from their extensive print archive to celebrate their mission of engaging all aspects of Catholicism. The selected excerpts include an open letter from 1974 discussing the American Catholic Church's alignment with American values after World War II, a piece from 1999 exploring the concept of non-traditional families in popular culture, and a reflection from 2009 on the excessive consumerism and lack of stewardship in children's birthday parties. The article aims to present diverse perspectives and does not adopt a judgmental tone. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
30. Revisiting D.E.I.
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Devron, Christopher J.
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CIVIL rights movements , *DIGNITY , *SOLIDARITY , *SCHOOLS , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology - Abstract
The article focuses on the transformative understanding of the U.S. civil rights movement through an ethical and religious lens, emphasizing the moral foundation rooted in God-given human dignity, solidarity, and love. Topics include the challenges in implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) programs in educational institutions and the potential of Catholic social teaching as an alternative framework for promoting justice and inclusion.
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- 2024
31. An Ecological Conversion.
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Garlow, Elizabeth
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,REAL economy ,GOVERNMENT policy ,INVESTMENT advisors ,BUSINESSPEOPLE ,SUMMONS ,HABIT - Abstract
This article explores the concept of ecological conversion as outlined in Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si'. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of environmental and social issues and the need for an integral approach that considers economic, environmental, and social dimensions. The article suggests practical ways to implement Pope Francis' vision, such as reevaluating banking relationships, supporting cooperative businesses, and promoting ethical investments. It also highlights the solidarity economy, which prioritizes care and mutual aid. The author, Elizabeth Garlow, is focused on building an economy rooted in solidarity and mutual care. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
32. NATO Expansion after 1989: An Argument from the Catholic Social Tradition.
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Beyer, Gerald J.
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RUSSIAN invasion of Ukraine, 2022- , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *CHRISTIAN sociology - Abstract
Pope Francis's statement about NATO expansion provoking Russia to invade Ukraine raises the question about whether it is legitimate to support NATO generally and its expansion after 1989 in particular. This article argues that the right of nations to self-determination and legitimate defense and the ethic of solidarity as understood in the Catholic social tradition can justify NATO's existence and enlargement. The author concludes that not only was NATO enlargement after 1989 justified, but it should also be open to Ukraine and other countries in the region in accordance with these tenets of Catholic social teaching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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33. Material Wealth or Wealth of Time and Culture? Lessons from Australian Aboriginal Economy for Catholic Social Teaching.
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Ogilvie, Matthew C.
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *NONPROFIT sector , *ABORIGINAL Australians - Abstract
This paper will explicate ways in which Aboriginal Australian economy can inform, augment, and vindicate Catholic social teaching and related scholarship on work, the use of technology, and leisure. Collaterally, Aboriginal Australian economy gives an example of what could happen if key parts of Catholic social teaching were to be implemented concretely. That is, we can argue that Aboriginal economy gives an indication of what a society would be like if it adopted these parts of Catholic social teaching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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34. The Role of Catholic Life Formation in Fostering Sustainable Environmental Attitudes among Selected Filipino SHS Students.
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Baring, Rito, Villacrucis, Peb Hinojales, Barcenas, Jake T., Arsolon, Noel, Dandan, Maria Antonette, Foronda, Jojit, Legitimas, Milver, Pancho, Loreto, Ranara, Josefina Bernados, Ypanto, Dwight Jimenez, and Magallon-Avenido, Jessica
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ATTITUDES toward the environment , *STUDENT attitudes , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *RELIGIOUS education , *CATHOLICS - Abstract
A relevant Religious Education needs to confront the life-threatening global issues humanity faces today. The present study investigates how Catholic Life Formation (CLF) through religious instruction may predict environmental attitudes among students in Cebu City, Philippines. This study analyzes how the following variables may influence Christian environmentalism: students' reception of CLF inputs, Catholic Social Teachings (CST) perceptions, and students' beliefs and environmental responses (STB) from a sample of 491 Grade 12 SH students of a private university in Cebu, Philippines. This descriptive quantitative survey used ordinal logistic regression to test our model. We adopted a two-step procedure to gather data: First, an open-ended interview was used to tease the themes and viewpoints of students. Second, incorporating the qualitative output from the interviews, a survey was conducted using a researcher-made self-report paired with the Christian Environmentalism Scale (CES) to describe student attitudes toward the environment. The findings are discussed with respect to Religious Education and CLF environmental advocacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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35. African Conflicts and Peace Interventions: In Search for Sustainable Peace.
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OPONGO, ELIAS O.
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *DIGNITY , *CONFLICT management - Abstract
The African continent has made enormous social, political and economic strides in the last three decades. However, close to ten out of fifty-five countries in Africa continue to face protracted and intermittent conflicts, posing regional and global threats to peace. This article analyses different conflicts in Africa with the aim of understanding the causes, trends and impacts on peace and stability. The discussions focus on a sample of six African countries experiencing conflicts, which include South Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia. The conflicts in these countries have mainly been driven by bad governance, political and economic marginalization of targeted communities, ethnicization of politics and proliferation of small arms and light weapons. There have been diverse efforts to address these conflicts without much success. Catholic Social Teaching provides a framework of principles that could be crucial in attempts for sustainable peace, particularly respect for human dignity, safeguarding the common good and accountable governance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Sohrab Ahmari vs. Capitalism.
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Carlson, Allan C.
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CAPITALISM , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *REAL economy , *BUSINESS planning , *ECONOMIC systems , *WIDOWS , *BABY boom generation , *EQUAL pay for equal work , *FEMINISM - Abstract
The article discusses Sohrab Ahmari's book "Tyranny, Inc." which critiques free-market libertarianism and its effects on American society. Ahmari argues that private power, particularly on Wall Street, has led to inequalities and coercion in the workplace and marketplace. He proposes solutions such as socially managed capitalism, democratic socialism, and strengthening labor unions. The article also mentions Ahmari's use of Roman Catholic social teachings and references to economic historians Karl Polanyi and Joseph Schumpeter. It explores the role of social justice parties in Western Europe and their efforts to regulate the market economy for social and economic equality, while also highlighting the importance of preserving the family unit and addressing the role of women in the economy. The author concludes that a strong cultural and familial foundation is necessary for a successful society. [Extracted from the article]
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37. Catholic Social Teaching Reframed: One Fruit of a Culture of Encounter.
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Rowe, Gareth L. M.
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *CULTURE , *SOCIAL theory , *CHRISTIANITY , *DISCUSSION - Abstract
Catholic social thought and teaching is sometimes conceptualised using an historical or principles-based approach. This paper proposes an alternative framing, construing Catholic social teaching (CST) as a multi-layered phenomenon that can be grouped into three broad tiers, each with a distinctive role. This framing is not intended to supercede the others, nor is it inconsistent with them. The proposal emerges out of a series of discussions hosted by the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, a Catholic UK-based development agency, member of Caritas Internationalis, and an official agency of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. The paper operates on two levels simultaneously: it attempts a distinctive reframing of CST using a distinctive source, and it attempts an enactment of CST methodologically and structurally. Construing CST as a multi-layered phenomenon that can be grouped into three broad tiers provides a clarity that empowers us in two ways. First, it clarifies the distinctive role of CST at each level. Second, it makes clear that CST is a work of the Spirit rather than a human phenomenon. Such an understanding of CST brings out with particular clarity a vision of the role, purpose, and even the agency of Catholic social thought in relation to a troubled world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Jesuitas: Impacto cultural en la Monarquía hispana (1540-1767).
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ESCOBEDO ROMERO, Rafael
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *VISUAL culture , *SPIRITUALITY , *VIRTUE , *VIRTUES , *THEOLOGY ,SPANISH monarchy - Abstract
The article is a review of a book that examines the cultural impact of the Jesuits on the Spanish Monarchy during the Modern Age. The book is divided into five parts that address topics such as the documentary heritage of the Society, Jesuit contributions to theology and spirituality, the cultivation of sciences, apostolic activities, and artistic legacy and visual culture. The written production of the Society, bibliographic collections, and book purchasing policy are also analyzed. The author's objective is to show how the principles of Catholic social teaching can be applied in practical life through virtues. [Extracted from the article]
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39. The Synodal Way: Catholic Identity or Identities?
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Arbuckle, Gerald A.
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CATHOLIC identity , *IMAGINATION , *RELIGIOUS communities , *IDENTITY (Psychology) , *BUSINESSPEOPLE , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology - Abstract
The article explores the concept of Catholic identity and acknowledges the confusion surrounding it. It emphasizes that identities are socially constructed and constantly changing, and that individuals and institutions have multiple identities depending on the context. The article warns against reducing Catholicism to a single expression of identity and highlights the importance of understanding the context in which an institution operates. It also discusses the role of storytelling in shaping identities and calls for a return to the inductive method of teaching within the Catholic Church. The article concludes by promoting the synodal way, which encourages dialogue and mutual understanding to embrace diverse Catholic identities. [Extracted from the article]
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40. Shaping the Church's Future: The Grace of Creative Faithfulness.
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Lennan, Richard
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PRIESTS , *PILGRIMS & pilgrimages , *RELIGIOUS communities , *IMAGINATION , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *DOCTRINAL theology - Abstract
This article discusses the decline in active engagement in the Christian Church in Australia and other parts of the world, accompanied by a loss of religious literacy and familiarity with religious practice and texts. It acknowledges negative critiques of religious communities and highlights challenges faced by the Catholic Church, such as uninspiring liturgy and the clerical sexual abuse crisis. The article suggests that a theological approach focusing on the relationship between grace and human freedom can help the church navigate these challenges and envision change without compromising its faith. It emphasizes the importance of accepting the difference between God and humans, and the need for members to accept that grace creates spaces that may be different from their own designs. The article concludes by asserting that the church cannot be transformed into something arbitrary, but rather into a new manifestation of its old reality guided by the grace and truth of God. It highlights the importance of God's relationship with the church, the role of the Holy Spirit in shaping the authenticity and mission of the Christian community, and the need for humility, attentiveness to the voice of the Spirit, and synodal discernment to navigate the future of the church. [Extracted from the article]
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41. The Anthropology of Pope Francis' Social Teaching in the Light of Siblings All, Sign of the Times.
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Gascoigne, Robert
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ANTHROPOLOGY , *SOCIAL theory , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *RELIGIOUS communities , *POPES , *FATHER-son relationship , *GAZE - Abstract
This article provides an overview of the book "Siblings All, Sign of the Times" by Cardinal Michael Czerny and Fr Christian Barone, which explores the anthropology of Pope Francis' social teaching. It discusses the significance of Cardinal Czerny's role as a close assistant to Pope Francis and the intellectual quality of the book. The article examines the relationship between the call to fraternity, concrete experiences of human dignity, and Christological proclamation in Francis' social teaching. It also discusses the influence of Vatican II and highlights Francis' dialogic stance towards the contemporary world, his emphasis on pastoral life, care for the earth, and dialogue as a method. The article further explores the concept of "signs of the times" in relation to Pope Francis' teaching and the importance of discernment in understanding the meaning of Christian faith. It also discusses the concept of Catholic social and ecological discernment as an alternative to the dominant Catholic social teaching discourse. The article concludes by discussing Pope Francis' anthropology of fraternity and his commitment to interreligious dialogue. [Extracted from the article]
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42. "Decolonization in the World of Christian NGOs": A Theological Response.
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Bray, Charlotte
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CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *DECOLONIZATION , *NONGOVERNMENTAL organizations , *CHRISTIANS - Abstract
On January 17, 2024, the Accord Research Alliance Faculty Group organized a webinar to provide a space for discussion on the Christian Relief, Development, and Advocacy (CRDA) journal's special issue on decolonization published a few months before in November 2023. The webinar was moderated by Nina Kurlberg, one of two co-editors of the special issue, and started with remarks by two main discussants. This second response is written by Charlotte Bray, who is currently studying anti-racism and power in international development from a Catholic theological perspective at the Lincoln Theological Institute at Manchester University. Believing that our theologies are central to our self-understandings and our actions, for both good and ill, Bray argues that historical Christianity bears much responsibility for the way the Global North skewed power toward themselves, a legacy for which we must account. Working from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching, a rich resource for putting our theology on a more constructive path, she argues that Christians must take advantage of opportunities to make amends and work toward reconciliation in a newly structured anti-racist, decolonized world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. The Role of Education on Human Dignity: Fostering Peace and Diminishing Violence.
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Kleindienst, Petra
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DIGNITY , *EMPATHY , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *PEACE , *CURRICULUM implementation , *CATHOLIC schools - Abstract
The concept of human dignity postulates that every individual inherently possesses intrinsic worth. This means that upholding human dignity demands an end to war and violence. Rooted in Catholic social teachings, human life is sacred, and the dignity of the human being is the foundation of a moral vision for society. This becomes instrumental in educating students about the imperative nature of respect, empathy and compassion towards all, irrespective of sociocultural backgrounds and individual beliefs. Given the profound implications held by the concept of human dignity, through their influence on their students, Catholic educational institutions can wield substantial influence in fostering peacebuilding initiatives and mitigating conflict. This research article presents a comparative study between California and Slovenia, highlighting variations in the autonomy of Catholic high schools in terms of teaching and curriculum development and implementation. Qualitative research into private Catholic high schools in these two states shows that those with greater autonomy tend to foster a more comprehensive grasp of human dignity. These schools also demonstrate students' enhanced ability to swiftly detect violations of human dignity, even when such breaches are not immediately evident. These observations emphasise the crucial role Catholic educational settings thereby play in the realm of peacebuilding and conflict deterrence, underscoring the need to embed a profound comprehension of human dignity in the educational framework. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. ON DIGNITY, POVERTY, AND CHARITY: ADDRESSING POVERTY THROUGH CHARITY.
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Aguas, Jove Jim S.
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POVERTY reduction ,CHARITY ,POVERTY ,CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,CHARITIES ,DIGNITY ,INTELLECT ,VIOLENCE against women - Abstract
The article focuses on the concept of human dignity, particularly in the context of poverty. It explores how poverty deprives individuals of their dignity and discusses the worldwide prevalence of poverty, including statistics from the United Nations Development Programme. It also examines poverty in the Philippines and its underlying causes.
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45. For God and My Country: Catholic Leadership in Modern Uganda.
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Ashworth, John
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CATHOLICS ,CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,GOD ,CHRISTIANS ,DEVOTION ,CATHOLIC identity ,LIBERATION theology ,HOMOSEXUALITY - Abstract
"For God and My Country: Catholic Leadership in Modern Uganda" by JJ Carney is a book that provides an overview of the relationship between the Catholic Church and the state in Uganda. The author focuses on six lesser-known Catholic leaders in Uganda who have made significant contributions to the nation. These leaders include laypeople, women, and clergy who have demonstrated a holistic and humanitarian approach to their work, reflecting core principles of Catholic social teaching. The book also explores the integration of Catholicism into public leadership and emphasizes the importance of service to the common good. The author suggests that American Christians can learn from these Ugandan leaders and highlights the need for a collaborative engagement with modernity in service to the people. [Extracted from the article]
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46. Playing God: American Catholic Bishops and The Far Right.
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DiLeo, Daniel R.
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CATHOLIC bishops ,CATHOLIC clergy ,PAPACY ,CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,GOD ,CLIMATE change denial ,BISHOPS - Abstract
"Playing God: American Catholic Bishops and The Far Right" by Mary Jo McConahay is a book that examines the shift of the U.S. Catholic bishops towards the right since the 1970s. It explores the bishops' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, their anti-abortion stances, and their alliances with conservative Catholic networks and media platforms. The book also discusses the influence of conservative Catholic organizations and individuals on the bishops' ideology. However, it does not fully connect the actions of these individuals and organizations to the bishops themselves. Overall, the book provides valuable insights into understanding U.S. Catholicism and the role of the bishops in the country. It discusses the connections between conservative Catholic organizations and the bishops, their opposition to Pope Francis's teachings, and their treatment of women and disregard for climate change. The text offers a comprehensive analysis of the sociopolitical and theological conservatism within the U.S. Catholic Church. [Extracted from the article]
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47. Ecology and Justice: From Environmental Justice to Integral Ecology of «Laudato si’».
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Gocko, Jerzy
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ENVIRONMENTAL justice ,EQUALITY ,WEALTH distribution ,CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,SOCIAL justice - Abstract
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48. Prayer and Social Justice Calendar July, August, September 2024.
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Friel, Raymond
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SOCIAL justice ,CATHOLIC Christian sociology ,PARISHES - Published
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49. Advocacy group says Project 2025 is ‘extremist plan’.
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Fraga, Brian
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RADICALISM , *REPUBLICANS , *SOCIAL justice , *SOCIAL advocacy , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology , *CIVIL rights , *CIVIL service - Abstract
The article reports on the Project 2025, the policy document of the Heritage Foundation for a future Republican presidential administration, that is described as an extremist plan by the Network Advocates for Catholic Social Justice. It raises the argument of the advocacy group that Project 2025 clashes with principles of Catholic social teaching and has the potential to eliminate social safety net programs and civil rights protections for government employees.
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50. STAYING GRASSROOTS: The Catholic Worker is an anarchist social movement. How does it retain its principles in the digital world?
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Roden, Renée
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DIGITAL technology , *SOCIAL movements , *CATHOLICS , *ONLINE databases , *ANARCHISTS , *CATHOLIC Christian sociology - Abstract
The Catholic Worker movement, founded by Dorothy Day, is adapting to the digital age while staying true to its principles. Although there is no official website for the movement, CatholicWorker.org was created by Jim Allaire to provide information about the Catholic Worker. Some communities within the movement have also embraced social media platforms like Instagram to connect with younger generations and share their work. However, there is some skepticism within the community about the impact of technology on personal connections and the common good. Scholars and activists are exploring alternative, community-based approaches to technology that align with Catholic social teaching and promote the common good. Overall, the Catholic Worker movement has embraced technology and the internet to expand its reach and connect with a wider audience, using its website and social media platforms to engage with followers and spread its message of social justice and mercy. [Extracted from the article]
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