Gaudium et Spes (Catholic Social Teaching) Review

According to GES, what is one advantage of living in society?

• There aren't any advantages to living in society

• Being in a society can help someone rise to the top of the social ladder

• Structures in society can promote human rights

• Structures in society always ensure equality

According to GES, what is one disadvantage of living in a society?

• Society always prioritizes individual freedom over the common good

• Just as people are prone to evil, structures in society can lead to bad things as well (ie: sin, pride, selfishness, oppression)

• There are no disadvantages

• Societal rules infringe on individual freedoms

According to GES, how should we treat our enemies, especially those we think are wrong in their beliefs?

• We shouldn't judge them; just ignore them.

• We should tell them the truth as harshly as we need to, even if violence is necessary, because it's important

• We shouldn't judge them, but we should speak the truth in a loving way

• We should ridicule and shame them to make them realize they are wrong

True or False?

According to GES, we should keep in mind that people are more important than things when creating a social order. The society (and economy) should benefit the human person, and be based on truth, justice, and love.

• True

• False

True or False?

The Church teaches that the world would be a better place if everyone were the same.

• True

• False

True or False?

According to GES, businesses have a responsibility for promoting human rights and dignity.

• True

• False

What is the opinion of the authors of GES about "individualistic morality"?

• It's good! Everyone should choose what works for them without influence or pressure.

• It's bad! People should think about what's best for everyone.

• It's bad! People should think about what's best for the most vulnerable, and ignore their own needs.

• They don't have a specific opinion.

Why do the authors of GES say people need to follow their social obligations?

• If they don't, they could be punished.

• Every law the government makes is just and good, so we should never question them

• Things like paying taxes and following the speed limit are important for everyone's benefit

• Social obligations promote racial justice

According to GES, what should be a priority of our educational system?

• Helping students resist temptation and peer pressure

• Teaching young people new technology to succeed in the workplace

• Promoting healthy nutrition

• Forming young people who care about others

What else, besides education, do people need to participate fully in society and develop true freedom?

• human rights

• security

• just living conditions and basic needs

• All of the above