Category: Social Justice Tag: Bible reading, faith, faith and works, social justice “In human society one man’s natural right gives rise to a corresponding duty in other men; the duty, that is, of recognizing and respecting that right. Every basic human right draws its authoritative force from the natural law, which confers it and attaches to it its respective duty. Hence, to claim one’s rights and ignore one’s duties, or only half fulfill them, is like building a house with one hand and tearing it down with the other.” —St. John XXIII, Peace on Earth (Pacem in Terris), no. 30 SHOW NOTES Topics Discussed: Catholic social justice principle #3, rights and responsibilities The parable of the rich man and Lazarus US foreign aid Overview: Minutes 00:12:00 – Responsibilities and rights are inseparable, the contemporary imbalance Minutes 12:01-24:00 – The Bill of Rights, healthcare, single-parent families, smoking, abortion Minutes 24:01-36:00 – Right...
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