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| The overall principle here is the sacredness of human life.
The first three categories are the "big
issues" of Catholic moral teaching, and documents concerning
the topics listed here are referenced by an excellent diocesan Web
site. The final two categories list additional, specific issues
of justice and the practical application of our faith. Our resources
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Medical
Ethics |
Issues include: genetic technology,
embryo research, surrogate mothers, research on human subjects,
AIDS, organ donation, suffering, pain relief, brain death,
euthanasia, prolonging life with extraordinary means, and proxy consent.
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Human
Sexuality |
Issues include: family and marriage,
natural family planning, abortion, in vitro fertilization,
artificial insemination, sterilization, contraception,
homosexuality, pornography, and sexual abuse.
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Social
Justice
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Issues include: war, non-traditional
means of war, peace, disarmament, political structures, population,
immigration and refugees, work, unemployment, just wage, labor
unions, labor relations, ecology, social change, the economy,
investment, property, poverty, and consumerism.
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More on
Social
Justice |
Specific justice issues include: the
rights and status of women and children, child labor,
discrimination, fair trade vs. free trade, sustainable agriculture,
multinational vs. local business, responsible shopping, simple
living as the alternative to consumerism, the right of all people to
health care, nutrition, shelter and human dignity.
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Practical
Modern
Living |
Responsible parenting: providing
boundaries and example, as well as nurturing. Finding time for
family, friends and God. Living with principles in the midst of
television, rap and the consumer milieu. Managing anger and
addictions. Seeking fulfillment vs. "success". Discerning
the Spirit in others and treating them accordingly in the way we
speak, act and show our compassion.
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