Human Dignity

Social Justice
Social justice concerns itself with our responsibility to ensure that all people are given a “fair go”
Some issues that social justice aims to cover to are;

Poverty
Child labour
Refugees
Homelessness
Hunger

Dignity of the human person
Belief in the inherent dignity of the human person is the foundation of all catholic social teaching. Human life is sacred and the dignity of the human person is the starting point for a moral vision for society. This principal is grounded in the idea that the person is made in the image of god. The person is the clearest reflection of god among us.

Questions
1. List the 5 issues social justice aims to cover
2. In your own words explain what is meant by human dignity
3. What is meant by a moral vision for society
4. Which of the 5 social justice issues relates to human dignity

Answers

1.
Poverty
Child labour
Refugees
Homelessness
Hunger

2. is the respect you have for yourself and being free willed

3. people in society decide what is right and wrong