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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 | |