{"product_id":"catholic-social-teaching-learning-living-justice-9781594711022","title":"Catholic Social Teaching: Learning \u0026 Living Justice","description":"\u003cp\u003e( 2007) This text has been found in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.  Catholic Social Teaching: Living and Learning Justice introduces the Churchs rich body of social teaching that comes to us from the essential writings of the popes  highlighting the works from Pope Leo XIII onward. While exploring how societies work  an overarching theme of the text is a discussion of the foundational values that ought to govern a just society.  This text also provides the latest applications of the Churchs social teaching by drawing on the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church  and is organized around the U.S. Bishops document  Sharing Catholic Social Teaching. The text highlights two important principles--the life and dignity of the human person and respect for life--as foundational to supporting concepts like the common good  the preferential option for the poor  solidarity among all the people  and stewardship of resources.  This second edition addresses morality related to current issues such as the war on terror  global warming  the rights of United States immigrants  and \"aliens \" and stem cell research.  Each chapter includes several special features: Panel activities that help the students foster total learning in hands (service)  hearts (prayer)  and mind (academic challenges). Review questions for each main section. Several Journal Assignments for deeper thought and reflection. Key vocabulary terms set off in margin panels. A Learn by Doing project for each chapter that provides a longer-term assignment. A Called to Prayer feature offering text from a prayer relevant to the chapter theme. This text was written in accordance with the U.S. Bishops Curriculum Framework and follows Elective C: Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279868911669,"sku":"ByrdShop_159471102X","price":34.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781594711022.jpg?v=1780614783","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/catholic-social-teaching-learning-living-justice-9781594711022","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}