Being made in the image of God means we share qualities with God! It implies we have a moral conscience, the capacity for understanding good and evil, the ability to love, reason, create, and choose freely.
Human Dignity Articles
Bible Quotes that Establish Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic social teaching is not a modern invention. It is rooted in Scripture, and these scripture quotes illustrate where the principles come from.
What is ‘Ethical’ Porn?
“By its very nature, pornography denies the genuine meaning of human sexuality”. (Pope St. John Paul II, 2)
Abortion, All, Human Dignity
"Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable."
All, Human Dignity
“The Church reproves, as foreign to the mind of Christ, any discrimination.” (Pope St. Paul VI, 5)
All, Human Dignity
It often entails racist attitudes and behaviors of a minority group toward a majority group that historically was racist toward the minority.
All, Human Dignity, The Common Good
Health, is “a universal right which means that access to healthcare services cannot be a privilege.” - Pope Francis
Alienation, All, Human Dignity
"Pornography is immoral and ultimately anti–social precisely because it is opposed to the truth about the human person". - Pope St. John Paul II
All, Human Dignity, What is CST?
Christian humanism is acknowledging our God-given dignity and our purpose to serve Him through our fellow man.
