CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING * is a body of doctrine developed by the Catholic Church on matters of poverty and wealth‚ economics‚ social organization and the role of the state. Its foundations are widely considered to have been laid by Pope Leo XIII’s 1891 encyclical letter Rerum Novarum‚ which advocated economic Distributism and condemned both Capitalism and Socialism‚ although its roots can be traced to the writings of Catholic thinkers such as St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine of Hippo‚ and
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Julius Caesar ruled Rome officially for only a few days. What went so wrong that he needed to be killed after a few days? Muammar Gaddafi was in office for thirty-two years as dictator of Libya‚ despite the state’s denial of him holding any power. While Caesar was killed relatively early in his time compared to Gaddafi‚ both groups had their reasons for the assassinations. Cassius and his conspirators were afraid and acted based on what was to come from Caesar’s ambition. The National Transitional
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Julius Caesar Many things can be said about great men. You never can tell exactly just what makes a man great. Looks‚ personality‚ a strong mind‚ these are all good qualities to look for in a man. Speaking as a woman‚ I know women look for all these qualities and then some. Does he have a good job? A fine house? Good credit? Many of these questions plague the minds of women today. Whether you are looking for a life partner‚ a friend‚ or a lover‚ these questions will arise. Sometimes
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become a great leader; leaders have to be born with the intuition‚ drive‚ and other qualities to lead others. Throughout history‚ many influential leaders have emerged and have lead people to both greatness and defeat. In William Shakespeare’s play‚ Julius Caesar‚ Brutus‚ one of the main conspirators against Caesar‚ exhibits many qualities that make him a good leader. A few of these qualities include: humility‚ the ability to listen well to the people of Rome‚ and intelligence. Out of the many qualities
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same manipulation of power to construct subjective truth is evident through Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and Lee Daniel’s The Butler. Both texts manipulate language‚ perspective and textual form to shape conflicting perspectives over personalities‚ events and situations. But most importantly towards the audience victims like us‚ their distortion of truth only diversifies and provokes our insights. Within Julius Caesar‚ Cassius exploits the power over relationships and speech to disguise Caesar’s personality
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to hold another job. There were no unions or insurance plans and the Government did not pay any attention to the behind-the-scenes injustices. The Church became a voice for social reform. Pope Leo XIII wrote an encyclical on the condition of labor wherein he petitioned for the care of the weak and poor. The Pope lobbied against the social injustices that were prominent at the time. He also wrote that governments should pay special attention to the poor as the wealthy classes are able to care for
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‘As Stewards unite to heal‚ care and preserve God’s creation’ Today there is an urgent need for ‘ecological conversion’ to protect not only the natural environment but also the human quality of life. Pope John-Paul II‚ “Life and nature are similar concepts because nature is the study of how life acts and interacts within the circle of existence”. When we take the time to examine the beauty of the world around us‚ we are able to see parallels within our own lives. One who is attuned with nature
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children. Marriage is recognized as a sacrament‚ with the understanding that it is a showing of an image of the mystical nuptials between Christ and the church‚ while also a portrayal of a physical manifestation of a holy sign‚ which gives grace. In Pope John Paul II’s Familiar Consortio‚ it reads According to the plan of God‚ marriage is the foundation of the wider community of the family‚ since the very institution of marriage
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References: Winston‚ M. E.‚ & Edelbach‚ R. D. (2009). Society‚ ethics‚ and technology. (4th ed. ed.). Belmont‚ CA: Wadsworth Pub Co. JOHN PAUL II‚ POPE (2003‚ JAN 13). Cloning quotes. Retrieved from http://www.notable- quotes.com/c/cloning_quotes.html on 31 August 2012
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Sexism Since the beginning of history‚ sexism has always been a prominent barrier between sexes. The notion that women are not on the same level as men has always been in existence. Even in the church there are accusations of sexism. We see it during the book of exodus this belief stems from the creation of Eve‚ through a rib of Adam. From scripture‚ Eve’s roll was to be considered as a servant and a temptress‚ the sole reason why Adam ate the apple. Consequently Eve is blamed as being the reason
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