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List of Tables | |
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Preface | |
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Social Justice and the Mission of the Church | |
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The Religious Motivation for Social Justice Efforts | |
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Social Mission and Church Morale | |
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Sharing "Our Best-Kept Secret" | |
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From "Charity Alone" to a Justice Orientation | |
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Looking Ahead | |
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Questions for Reflection | |
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Topics for Further Research | |
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Going Public with Your Faith | |
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Bridging Two Distinct Worlds | |
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Tertullian's Question | |
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The Perils of the Crusading Spirit | |
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Religious Idealism: Its Contribution to Politics | |
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Maintaining a Delicate Balance | |
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Questions for Reflection | |
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Inheriting the Tradition of Catholic Social Teaching | |
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The Documentary Heritage | |
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A Look Back to the Nineteenth Century | |
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Pioneers of Social Catholicism | |
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The Writing of the Social Encyclicals | |
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Questions for Reflection | |
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Topics for Further Research | |
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The Sources and Methods of Catholic Social Teaching | |
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The Four Sources of Christian Ethics | |
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Universal Principles and Local Applications | |
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Questions for Reflection | |
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Topics for Further Research | |
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Nine Key Themes of Catholic Social Teaching | |
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The Dignity of Every Person and Human Rights | |
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Solidarity, Common Good, and Participation | |
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Family Life | |
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Subsidiarity and the Proper Role of Government | |
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Property Ownership in Modern Society: Rights and Responsibilities | |
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The Dignity of Work, Rights of Workers,and Support for Labor Unions | |
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Colonialism and Economic Development | |
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Peace and Disarmament | |
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Option for the Poor and Vulnerable | |
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Questions for Reflection | |
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Topics for Further Research | |
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The Role of Catholic Social Teaching Today | |
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Future Directions for Catholic Social Teaching | |
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Index | |
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About the Author | |