Definition of Terms
Rights
Moral powers inherent in every person, rooted in human dignity, enabling one to do what is dignified.
Definition of Terms
Duties
Moral obligations corresponding to rights, binding individuals to act responsibly for self, others, and society
Definition of Terms
Common good
The sum total of social allowing people to reach fulfillment more fully and easily
betterment of society
Rights and Duties
keywords
Every human person has the natural right to be recognized as free and responsible
all owe each other respect
this right must be recognized and protected by civil authority and imits of common good and public order
Right to life
Baisc right because all other rights dependon it
everyone has the mandatory right to live and to have the needs to live(food, clothing, shelter etc.)
Life is sacred
, it must be protected and respected
Freedom of religion
“People hvae the right to worship God according to their own faith and to act according to teir conscience in religious matters”
church holds this right faith must be freely chosen not imposed
no one should be forced to believe or act against their beliefs
Right to moral and cultural values
“Every person has the right to seek the truth and to learn, and to develop their character and talents
includes right to educatuon, access of knowledge and share in society
being free to form and follow one’s conscience in choosing what is right
Economic rights
“Everyone has the right to a decent standard of living and to have basic needs of life met”
live free from extreme poverty
eco rights are tied to common good society ensures that no one is left behind
Right to participation in society
“Every person has the right and duty to take part in community and public life.”
includes to express opinon, vote and to help build a peaceful society
ensures that everyone shares in responsibilities and decision making
Right to Work
“Work is not just a way to earn money it is the way to paricipate in God creation and contribute to society”
everyone has the right to choose work freely and to have fair and safe conditions
work must respect human dignity
Man duties Towards Society and fellow citizens
Respect for others
solidarity
paying taxes
obeying just laws
contributing to the common good
What is the fruit of justice
Peace
Peace is not merely the absence of war but the presence of justice of law, of order, of goverment.
Stated by who
Albert einstein
A famous human rights activitist who was not satisfied of the defintion of peace focusing on the absence of unhappy situations
Martin Luther king, Jr
“True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice”
stated by
Martin luther king, jR
Latin word of peace and meaning
“Pax”
-means pact, control or an agreement to end war or any conflict between two parties
Interior of peace
meaning and how to achieve it
meaning: a deep sense of calm and trust, and freedom from hatred, fear and guilt
how to achieve: through prayer, forgiveness and trust in God
Peace with God
meaning and how to achieve it
meaning: reconciliatation and right relationshipwith God
how to achieve: Through faith, prayer and sacraments.
Social peace
meaning and how to achieve it
meaning: harmony and right on relationship among indibiduals and groups within society
how it is achieved: built on justice, respect for human dignity, solidarity and the common good
International peace
meaning and how to achieve it
meaning: harmony among nations
how to achieve it: Cooperation, diplomacy, disarmament and respect for human rights and rights
“You shall not kill”
The fifth commandment
safeguards the value of life and peace
our lord ask fr peace of heart and denounced murderous anger and hatred as immoral
promotes respect for life, and non violence
“You shall not bear false witness against your neighnor”
Truthfulness promotes trust, harmony,and recociliatation
peace requires turth and honesty
Viloations of peace in the philipines today can include
Armed conflict: Ongoing skirmishes between goverment forces
political violence: Assasinations and threats against political figures. (basically political conflicts that promote violence)
Criminal activities: High levels of crime includes durg-related vioelnece
Human rights to abuses: reports of extrajudical killings and other human right violations
Displacements: Communities being displaced due to military operations or natural leading to unrest instability
Solidarity
Unity (as of group or class) that produce or is based on community of interest