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)
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Cultural Appropriation and Catholic Social Teaching
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?
Catholic social teaching makes a strong case that the culture in the United States is NOT wholesome.
All, Culture
“Man remains above all a being who seeks the truth and strives to live in that truth…From this…the culture of a nation derives its character.” (Pope St. John Paul II, 51)
All, Culture, Human Dignity
"By its very nature, pornography denies the genuine meaning of human sexuality". (Pope St. John Paul II, 2)
All, Government and Politics
"Democracy succeeds only to the extent that it is based on truth and a correct understanding of the human person." (Pope Benedict XVI)
Alienation, All
Alienation is the "loss of the authentic meaning of life." (Pope St. John Paul II, 41)
All, Dignity of Work
"We were created with a vocation to work." (Pope Francis, 128)
All, Preferential Option for the Poor
“[I]t is well known that there are many other forms of poverty, especially in modern society – not only economic but cultural and spiritual poverty as well.” (Pope St. John Paul II, 57)
