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1. LIFE AND DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
Every human person is created in the image of God and so the dignity and life of each person must be respected.
2. CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND PARTICIPATION
The human person is not only sacred, but social. Marriage and Family are the building blocks of society. All work for the common good.
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3. SOLIDARITY
We are our brothers' and sisters' keeper and
must stand together in the pursuit of justice and peace.
4. DIGNITY OF WORK
Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a
participation in God's creation. Rights of workers must be respected.
5. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The right to life is the right that makes all other
rights possible. We have a right to a decent life but also the responsibility
to make a decent life possible for others.
6. OPTION FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE
God has a special concern for the poor and vulnerable,
and we too are called to have a preferential option for the poor and
vulnerable. The measure of our society is how we care for the least among us.
7. CARE FOR GOD'S CREATION
We are stewards of God's creation and must care
for creation and be guided by a concern for generations to come.
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