Daily Catholic Quiz – Catholic Social Thought: A Basic Moral Test
Question: In a world characterized by growing prosperity for some and pervasive poverty for others, Catholic teaching proclaims there to exist a basic moral test.
- In your own words, what is that test?
- What Principle (or theme) of Catholic Social Teaching promotes this teaching?
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Ans: (1) “In a world characterized by growing prosperity for some and pervasive poverty for others, Catholic teaching proclaims that a basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first.” (USCCB) (2) The Theme of Catholic Social Teaching represent is, the “Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.”
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- Deacon Mike