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Catholic Social Teaching and Transgenderism<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Unlock Catholic Social Teaching<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Where Do I Start?<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Three Principles<\/a><\/div>\n\n
\"Catholic<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Major Themes<\/a><\/div>\n\n
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Problems in our Society<\/a><\/div>\n\n
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Recent Articles<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Pope<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n
Pope Francis and LGBT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Catholic<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n
What is Socialism?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Shoplifting<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n
Social Justice Issues and Catholic Social Teaching<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Will God Forgive an Abortion?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\u201cBy her social doctrine the Church makes an effective contribution...<\/span><\/h2>\n

Her moral vision in this area \u2018rests on the threefold cornerstone of human dignity, solidarity and subsidiarity<\/strong>\u2019.<\/strong>\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
Pope St. John Paul II, 55<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Catholic Social Teaching and Other Contemporary Issues<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
It is our special task to order and throw light upon all the affairs of the world in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ:\u00a0\u201clet the laity<\/strong> also by their combined efforts remedy the customs and conditions of the world<\/strong>.\u201d<\/h5>\n

Lumen Gentium, 36<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Transgenderism<\/a><\/h2>

We are facing a\u00a0crisis<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0in human sexuality<\/strong>\u00a0caused by a representation of human anthropology that cancels out differences between men and women.<\/p>\n

CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Abortion<\/a><\/h2>

One of the most divisive issues during the past 50 years! Why is the Church so one-sided<\/strong> (and must always be so)?<\/p>\n

CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"Racism<\/div>

Racism in the United States<\/a><\/h2>

The belief humanity can be divided into separate and exclusive biological entities with some races innately superior<\/strong> to others. This leads to personal and societal prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against other people because they are of a different race or ethnicity. What does Catholic social teaching have to say about such an insidious \u201cism\u201d<\/strong>? CLICK <\/strong>to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Democratic Socialism<\/a><\/h2>

Candidates for President of the United States and many in congress espouse this as an alternative model for our country<\/strong>. What, exactly, is it?<\/strong> What does the Catholic Church say? CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"Climate<\/div>

Climate Change<\/a><\/h2>

One political party committed the US to the Paris Agreement and proposes a \u201cGreen New Deal\u201d<\/strong>. Another party withdrew from the Paris Agreement and inimically opposes<\/strong> the other\u2019s proposal. What does Catholic social teaching say? CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Dignity of Work<\/a><\/h2>

\"We were\u00a0created<\/strong>\u00a0with a vocation\u00a0to work<\/strong>.\"<\/p>\n

CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"Covid-19<\/div>

COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>

The Crisis and<\/strong> the Cure<\/strong>: How does Catholic social teaching evaluate governments\u2019 response?<\/p>\n

CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The Family<\/a><\/h2>

The answer<\/strong> to the dangers to our society.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe\u00a0future of humanity<\/b>\u00a0passes <\/strong>by way of the family.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>(Pope St. John Paul II, 86)\u200b<\/a><\/p>\n

CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The Four Dangers to Society<\/a><\/h2>

The Church identifies the major \u2018risks and problems\u2019 eating away at our cultural, economic and political systems. What are they?<\/strong><\/p>\n

CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"Consumerism<\/div>

Consumerism<\/a><\/h2>

Having and wanting a lot of \u2018stuff\u2019 is at the heart of several of society\u2019s ills<\/strong>. Which ones? Why does this limit our freedom?<\/p>\n

CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Environmental Degradation<\/a><\/h2>

Yes! The environment is in danger. But, it is actually worse<\/strong> (and, more complicated) than you think<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"God<\/div>

Physical Environment<\/a><\/h2>

This is about more than<\/strong> \u2018just\u2019 protecting<\/strong> the environment. There are profound spiritual dimensions involved.<\/p>\n

CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Human Environment<\/a><\/h2>

\u201c[W]e must also mention the more serious destruction<\/strong> of the human environment, something which is by no means receiving the attention it deserves.\u201d\u00a0(Pope St. John Paul II, 38)<\/a> CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"Physical<\/div>

Integral Ecology<\/a><\/h2>

The solution to all<\/strong> our environmental problems!<\/p>\n

CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Alienation<\/a><\/h2>

Society and individuals are alienated! We are \u201cmarked by a \u2018globalization of indifference\u2019<\/strong> that makes us\u2026closed in on ourselves.\u201d\u00a0(Pope Francis, 1)<\/em><\/span><\/a> \u00a0The consequences are devastating! CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"marriage\"<\/div>

Marriage<\/a><\/h2>

The foundation of the family.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"[T]ranscends the feelings <\/strong>and momentary needs of the couple\u201d. It is born \u201cfrom the depth of the obligation\u00a0<\/strong>assumed by the spouses\". (Pope Francis, 66)<\/a> <\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

CLICK <\/strong>to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Universal Healthcare<\/a><\/h2>

US health care is, in many ways, the envy of the world<\/strong>. Would<\/strong> universal, or national, healthcare<\/strong>\u00a0improve it?<\/strong> See how Catholic social teaching can inform the discussion!<\/p>\n

CLICK<\/strong> to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Radical Secularism<\/h2>

[COMING SOON]<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe greatest challenge of our time\u201d!<\/strong>\u00a0(Pope Benedict XVI, 3)<\/em><\/span>\u200b<\/a>\u00a0Why?<\/strong> Radical secularism holds that there is no such thing as an objective truth. But, \u201cWithout truth, without trust and love for what is true...social action ends up serving private interests and the logic of power.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0(Pope Benedict XVI, 5)<\/em>\u200b<\/a>\u00a0Sound familiar?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Catholic Social Teaching is Neither Conservative Or Liberal<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Just as \u201cChristian charitable activity must be independent of parties and ideologies\u201d (Pope Benedict XVI, 31)<\/em><\/a> it must be reiterated and acknowledged that Catholic social teaching is not an endorsement of or for any political teaching<\/strong>. The Church is clear that none of the magisterial documents are teachings to or for the right or the left. Catholic social teaching is neither liberal nor conservative.<\/p>\n

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However, there are warnings to both sides of the political spectrum.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
What is Catholic Social Teaching?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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What Must I Do?<\/h1>\n

Our Church Has Issued a Clear Call to Action<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"John<\/span><\/div>\n\n

Pope St. John Paul II<\/h2>\n

\u201cA new state of affairs today... calls with a particular urgency for the action of the lay faithful. If lack of commitment is always unacceptable, the present time renders it even more so. It is not permissible for anyone to remain idle.\u201d<\/p>\n

- Christifideles Laici, 3<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Pope Benedict XVI<\/h2>\n

\u201cFreedom\u2026demands the courage to engage in civic life and to bring one\u2019s deepest beliefs and values to reasoned public debate.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

- White House Address<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Pope Francis<\/h2>\n

Participation in politics is a Christian obligation: \u201cWe must participate in politics because politics is one of the highest forms of charity because it seeks the common good. And Christian lay people must work in politics\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

- Address to the Jesuit Schools of Italy and Albania<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cWorking for a just distribution of the fruits of the earth and human labor is not mere philanthropy.
\nIt is a moral obligation.<\/strong>\u00a0For Christians, the responsibility is even greater:\u00a0it is a commandment.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Pope Francis, 3.1<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Who We Are<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
An Introduction to CAPP-USA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The Vatican Fondazione<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Visit the Study Center<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Our Founder<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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CAPP-USA is the U.S. Affiliate of the Vatican-based foundation established by Pope St. John Paul II to promote the knowledge and practice of Catholic social teaching.<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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