Chapter 5

Basic Human Rights

Basic Human Rights

Basic Human Rights

Maslows Hierarchy of Human Needs

Responsibilities in Civil Society

Subsidiarity The moral principle that large organizations orgovernments should not interfere with or take over responsibilitiesthat can be administered by individuals and local organizations, but rather should support them, always with a focus on the common good.Responsibilities in Civil Society

Responsibilities in Civil Society

The Government and Human Rights

The Government and Human RightsAn individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law. Letter from Birmingham Jail August, 1963Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Government and Human Rights

The Government and Human RightsI die the King's good servant, but God's first.The last words of St. Thomas MoreJuly 6, 1535

Catholic Understanding of Government

Catholic Understanding of Government

Catholic Understanding of Government

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Politics and Conscience

Politics and ConscienceSignificant issues to consider in a candidates position:Conscience protection for individuals as well as religious institutions to serve the public in accord with religious valuesSocial and economic policies that support jobs with good working conditions and just wagesComprehensive immigration reform and support of refugee resettlement for unaccompanied childrenThe definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman Opposition to legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicideRespect for life includes rejection of violence and death penaltyAffordable health care for low and moderate income individuals & familiesSupport for policies to protect vulnerable persons; prisoner rehabilitation and reentry programsSupport of child benefit as principle for participation in education programs of their childrenOpposition to abortion also includes support for mothers and children during pregnancy and infancyStewardship and care of the earth for this and future generations