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A term tossed around too commonly, “solidarity” means pragmatic pulling together against seemingly insurmountable odds. The “little miracles” the Catholic Relief Services video refers to mentions the “grace of God” as the force that binds human beings and communities together. Solidarity is the result of the grace of God working through committed people who recognize that there are no divisions between people, tribes, or countries. All human beings are part of a collective body, and we have responsibilities to one another.
Solidarity is too often used to create segregated groups, as when referring to “ethnic solidarity,” (Pagnucco & Gichure, 2014, p. 161). The Catholic Social Teaching CST) perspective shows that there is only one type of solidarity: the global unity among disparate people. Solidarity is also not a static state of affairs resulting in artificial designations of identity. Rather, solidarity is about action and relationship. Pagnucco & Gichure (2014) define solidarity as relationships based on “interdependence and unity...and mutual moral obligations,” (p. 161). A shared identity comes not necessarily from nationality or creed, but from identity as a morally conscious human being.
It is also possible to maintain one’s connections to ethnic or other subcultures and communities while remaining part...
The theory of “bounded solidarity” presumes that small-scale identities such as ethnic solidarity will transcend one’s commitment to the human race (Pagnucco & Gichure, 2014). Commitments are made to one’s community, and all relationships are “bound” to their geographic or ethnic alliances according to the “bounded solidarity” perspective (Pagnucco & Gichure, 2014, p. 164). A more expansive, albeit idealistic, view of solidarity is the “Cosmopolitan Solidarity.” Cosmopolitan solidarity is a model that recognizes unity amid diversity.
In the global community, cosmopolitan solidarity is the only possible outlook or method of overcoming shared problems and obstacles. The environment is one of the most obvious issues that showcases the importance of cosmopolitan solidarity. Even when environmental degradation can be traced to localized causes or problematic policies of single regions or nations, the results of environmental degradation and pollution are felt on the international stage. Nature knows no political boundaries. Instead of playing the blame game, people need to work together to come up with mutually beneficial solutions. The parable of the Good Samaritan embodies the principle of solidarity. It does not matter what tribe a person belongs to; we all have a moral obligation to intervene and to…
Introduction According to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, there are seven main themes of Catholic Social Teaching: 1) Life and Dignity of the Human Person, which highlights the intrinsic value and goodness of life and the fact that the human person was made in the image and likeness of God and therefore should not be abused or desecrated; 2) Call to Family, Community and Participation, which highlights the idea man
...liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free,,: (Luke 4: 18) Summary & Conclusion The teaching of the Catholic Church in relation to social rights and responsibilities is quite clear however, it has been noted to be critical by the U.S. Bishops that the church teaches these social principles more clearly and more persistently to the church in advancing the Kingdom of God and
It is also recorded that the first utterances of Jesus in the public was that where he proclaimed that he had been anointed to preach the good news to the poor. In that public speech, Jesus also gave a warning to the rich that they have already received their consolation. In a parable, Jesus also warned his followers against greed and the reliance on riches when he narrated the
Vatican II Vatican II, officially known as the Second Vatican Council, was a meeting of many leaders of the Catholic Church to discuss both theological and social issues pertaining to the Church in the modern era. Convened by Pope John XXIII in the 1960s and continued by his successor Paul VI, the main goal of the Second Vatican Council was to establish the Church's role and meaning in the modern world,
Religious Solution to the Labor ProblemIn the late 19th century, as America transitioned from an agricultural to an industrial economy, the labor force underwent a dramatic transformation. Millions of immigrants poured into the country in search of work, and factories began to dominate the landscape. With this new economic reality came new challenges, including a widening gap between the rich and the poor and increasing tensions between workers and management.
If the dignity of work is to be protected, then the basic rights of workers must be respected -- the right to productive work, to decent and fair wages, to the organization and joining of unions, to private property, and to economic initiative (Themes of Catholic Social Teaching)." As it relates to the Christian business, this principle should encourage business owners to pay their employees a living wage. A living