Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. This means that every person is worthy of respect regardless of any other factors (i.e. race, creed, age...) I believe this not only because we are created in the image and likeness of God, but also because everyone, although gifted differently, everyone diserves to make their own reputation.
2. The Principle of Respect for Human Life
Every person, from the moment of conception to natural death, has inherent dignity and a right to life consistant with that dignity. This means that every one diserves a full life regardless of what they have done or whether or not they are wanted. I believe this because humans are above animals in evolution, and deserve to be treated better than animals whose fate's we arbitrarily decide. Another reason, is that even if some one appears worthless, life is possibility, therefore, that person could accomplish major things with his or her remaining life.
3.The Principle of Association
Our tradition proclaims that the person is not only sacred but social. How we organize our society- in economics and politics, in law and policy- directly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community. This means that humans are social beings, and we naturally long for a collective group. We must build our societies so that both the individual and the community grows. I believe this because even when I want to be alone, a part of me seeks to be with other people.
4. The Principle of Participation
We believe people have a right and duty to participate in society, seeking together the commen good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable. This means that we should let any one join us to make a better society. I, having been shunned from groups before, believe that we should accept any one into our groups so long as we work for a better society.
5. The Principle of Preferential Protection for the Poor and Vulnerable
In a socirty marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tadition recall the story of the last judgement and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. I believe this because although we all have a chance to succede, but not everyone has an equal chance. Therefore we must look out for the poor and vulnerable.
6. The Principle of Solidarity
Catholic social teaching proclaims that we are our brothers' and sisters' keepers, wherever they live. We are one human family... Learning to practice the virtue of splodarity means that 'loving our nieghbor' has global dimensions in an interdependent world. This means that we must care for and stand by one another. I believe this because as a group we care for each other and can accomplish more.
7. The Principle of Stewardship
The Catholic tradition insists that we show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation.I believe this because God gave us creation so we should preserve it, and also we need to care for creation to preserve humankind in future years.
8. The Principle of Subsidiarity
The responsibilities and limits of government and essential roles of voluntary associations are dealt with here.This means that should a problem arrise, the lowest level of the managing body above the problem should deal with it. This is to say that if there is a county problem, the county' government deals with it, not a larger body that is aloof from the problem, like the state government. I believe this because the closer one is to the problem, the better one understands the situationand can better solve it.
9. The Principle of Human Equality
Equality of all persons comes from their essential dignity... While differences in talents are part of God's plan, social and cultural discrimination in fundimental rights... ae not compatable with God's design. This means that although we are different, we are all equal. I believe this because although differently gifted we can all succede.
10. The Principle of the Common Good
The common good is understood as the social conditions that allow people to reach their full human potential and to realize their human dignity. This means that society sould work to achieve a condition that helps humans reach their potential. I believe this because only in a stable enviroment can one full reflect and communicate.