CST: The Common Good

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Introduction: “Catholic Social Teaching (CST) offers a way of thinking and how a community visualises the world. It provides a vision for a just society in which the dignity of all people is recognised, and those who are vulnerable are cared for” (CSSA, 2017). CST has made a great impact on increasing more compliant and sympathetic communities over the centuries (Australian Catholic University 3.1.1). The Common Good: The common good, one of nine Catholic social teachings, is achieved when a group of people work together together to increase the wellbeing of individuals in local communities (Australia, 2017). The term “The common good” can produce several dimensions (Australian Catholic University 3.2.2). It represents that all people’s needs …show more content…

It is stated that putting the poor and vulnerable needs first is for the common good as a society. Subsidiarity: Subsidiarity is the contribution of people who form or make up a community or company (Australian Catholic University 3.3.1). It ensures that when making a decision, those who will be affected personally will be able to participate in that decision making procedure (Australian Catholic University 3.3.1). The Universal Purpose of Goods: This CST states that “the goods of the world are meant for all” (Peace, 2011). CST consistently upholds the right to private property as an important human right that respects the greater principle of universal purpose of goods (Australian Catholic University 3.4.1). Stewardship of Creation: The definition of this CST defines that “humanity should use the earth’s resources responsibly to facilitate the flourishing of peoples whilst respecting creation in light of its Creator” (Scott, 2014). This quote intends that Humans were put on earth to facilitate everyday human needs whilst respecting the earth and all of Gods …show more content…

If we are not at war, we must be at peace” (Vogt, 2013). This quote suggest that war is that common in modern society and that the definition of peace is when the world absent from war. It is evident that without war there will be peace, but the promotion of peace in the perspective of CST is much more than the absence of war. It should be about striving towards something more positive. The term Peace develops communities and personal lives as it guides to embrace diversity and show support to the highest extent possible (Greene, 2017). Participation: The catholic social teaching “participation” gives all humans a right to participate in society and seeking the wellbeing of all. It is stated that participating in building a community is one of the ways Catholics preach and live their lives at the service of the dignity of an individual (Poulsom, 2017). Golden Rule: The golden rule can be found in many different beliefs, faiths and moral systems (Australian Catholic University 1.3.2). The rule has the capability to be a moral foundation that human family’s can collaborates together to build a peaceable, fair and maintainable

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