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Tariffs and the Common Good

The Catholic Church does not address tariffs in detail. She recognizes both the benefits of free trade and the right of nations to regulate their economies.

The Sexual Revolution and Catholic Social Teaching
All, Culture, LGBT, The Family and Marriage
Despite what the sexual revolution promised, the actual result proved it was an "egregious event...on a scale unprecedented in history." (Pope Benedict XVI)
The Dangers of a Consumer Culture
All, Consumerism, 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)
Cultural Appropriation and Catholic Social Teaching
All, Culture
The difference between appreciating another culture and appropriating it is often defined by relationships of power where the dominant culture ‘tramples’ on the minority.
What is a Wholesome Culture?
All, Culture, The Family and Marriage
Catholic social teaching makes a strong case that the culture in the United States is NOT wholesome.
Democracy Quotes that Will Make You Think
All, Government and Politics, The Common Good
Democracy is “the most effective historical instrument for ensuring its own future in a way befitting to human beings.” (Pope Benedict XVI)
God Quotes from Catholic Social Teaching
All, Secularism, Understanding Encyclicals, What is CST?
Every aspect of Catholic social teaching, from its guidance on cultural, political, and economic structures to its answers to pressing social issues has as its beating heart, God Himself.

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