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The Dangers of a Consumer Culture

Consumerism is deadly to a culture. It leads us to “shut out others” (Pope St. Paul VI) and “is a virus that tarnishes faith at its root”. (Pope Francis)

Social Justice Quotes
All, The Common Good, What is CST?
Jesus teaches the Sermon on the Mount
Bible Quotes that Establish Catholic Social Teaching
All, Human Dignity, Solidarity, Subsidiarity, What is CST?
Catholic social teaching is not a modern invention. It is rooted in Scripture, and these scripture quotes illustrate where the principles come from.
10 Reasons Culture is in Crisis
All, Culture, The Common Good
Genuine freedom is not simply the ability to do whatever you want; it is the ability to choose the good.
What is Culture?
All, Culture
“[P]olitics and economy cannot be reduced to mere technical know-how bereft of ideals and unconcerned with the transcendent dimension of man…” (Pope Francis, 10)
AI Ethics: Cardinal Parolin's Address to CAPP-USA
All, Other, Understanding Encyclicals
It is the Church’s responsibility to provide guidance on the ethical use of AI, ensuring that it promotes human dignity, social justice, and the common good.
Ethical economics promotes the dignity of the person. Businesses and governments must assure that the dignity of work is also respected.
Work Ethic and Catholic Social Teaching
All, Dignity of Work
“We were created with a vocation to work.” (Pope Francis, 128)

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