Living Justice introduces readers to the past, present, and future of Catholic social thought. The third edition features significant new material on Pope Francis, including his new encyclical on the environment. It also features case studies on the global migration crisis, human trafficking, and more.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chapter One: Social Justice and the Mission of the Church
The Religious Motivation for Social Justice Efforts
Social Mission and Church Morale
Sharing "Our Best-Kept Secret"
From "Charity Alone" to a Justice Orientation
Looking Ahead
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research
Chapter Two: Going Public with Your Faith
Bridging Two Distinct Worlds
Tertullian's Question
The Perils of the Crusading Spirit
Religious Idealism: Its Contribution to Politics
Maintaining a Delicate Balance
Together on Pilgrimage
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research
Chapter Three: Inheriting the Tradition of Catholic Social Teaching
The Documentary Heritage
A Look Back to the Nineteenth Century
Pioneers of Social Catholicism
The Writing of the Social Encyclicals
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research
Chapter Four: The Sources and Methods of Catholic Social Teaching
The Four Sources of Christian Ethics
Universal Principles and Local Applications
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research
Chapter Five: Nine Key Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
1.The Dignity of Every Person and Human Rights
2.Solidarity, Common Good, and Participation
3.Family Life
4.Subsidiarity and the Proper Role of Government
5.Property Ownership in Modern Society: Rights and Responsibilities
6.The Dignity of Work, Rights of Workers, and Support for Labor Unions
7.Colonialism and Economic Development
8.Peace and Disarmament
9.Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research
Chapter Six: The Role of Catholic Social Teaching Today
A Blueprint? An Ideology? A "Third Way"?
The Catholic Critique of Communism
The Ongoing Catholic Critique of Capitalism
Benedict's Encyclical Treating Global Markets and Business Ethics
Pope Francis and the Renewal of the Social Message of the Church
Applying Catholic Social Teaching in the Real World
Commitments to Social Justice: Heroic and Ordinary
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research
Chapter Seven: Future Directions for Catholic Social Teaching
Four Continuities: Further Shifts in Emphasis
Two New Challenges: The Environment and Globalization
Spreading the Word about Catholic Social Teaching
The Surprising Future
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research
Annotated List of Resources for Further Study
Index
