{"product_id":"doctrine-of-rights-ant-9798869347794","title":"Doctrine of Rights: Social Justice and the Proofs of God's Existence","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn n the annals of history and philosophy, there lies a profound intersection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewhere theology, law, and justice converge. This book seeks to navigate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethat sacred intersection, elucidating the commonality between Catholic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSocial Justice and the Apologetics for the existence of God. The audience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eherein comprises Roman Catholics, theologians, judges, attorneys, and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epoliticians, for whom these intertwined paths hold great significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo understand the essence of Catholic Social Justice, one must first grasp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe dual tenets of rights and responsibilities. These are not mere concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebut divine endowments that frame the moral imperative of humanity. In\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatholic teaching, rights are endowed by God, implying an inherent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edignity granted to every individual. Responsibilities, conversely, arise as\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea moral imperative, demanding that humanity act justly to uphold and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprotect these divinely bestowed rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dialectic between rights and responsibilities forms the cornerstone of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatholic Social Teaching. One without the other is a hollow vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRights, devoid of corresponding responsibilities, fall into the realm of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eself-serving individualism. Responsibilities without rights lean toward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eoppressive moralism. Thus, the synthesis of these two creates a holistic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand divine law, that beckons man to a higher ethical standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Church emerges as the steadfast guardian of this moral framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross centuries, it has imparted teachings, built upon the foundation of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esacred scripture and tradition, to promote a vision of society that upholds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esocial justice. The priestly vocation and the faithful, imbued with these\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eteachings, labor to manifest God's kingdom on earth, a kingdom where\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ejustice and love reign supreme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin the realm of Catholic apologetics, the existence of God is argued\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethrough classical and modern lenses. The ontological, cosmological, and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eteleological arguments find their basis in ancient theological discourse, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eyet their relevance extends to contemporary debates about the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern perspectives, incorporating developments in science and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ephilosophy, continue to attest to the coherence and plausibility of theistic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebelief. Thus, apologetics serves as the intellectual scaffolding that\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esupports the moral edifice of rights and responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe synthesis of social justice teachings and the apologetics of God's\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eexistence offers a profound philosophical foundation. It impels the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebeliever to transcend mere legalistic adherence and delves into the deeper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eethical justifications for moral duties. The moral law, written by the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreator upon human hearts, demands recognition of the inherent dignity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof each person and the necessity of achieving the common good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentral to this exploration is the concept of human dignity, which the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurch holds as a core principle. Human dignity, derived from being\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emade in the image of God, undergirds the entire framework of Catholic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSocial Justice. It mandates respect for each individual and calls for the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eelimination of structures that degrade the human person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe common good, intricately tied to the notion of human dignity, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eoccupies a vital place in theological and social discourse. It is a\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emultifaceted concept that encompasses the conditions necessary for\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eindividuals and communities to flourish. By promoting the common\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003egood, the Church advocates for a society that not only respects individual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003erights but also fulfills communal responsibilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798869347794\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dr. Ant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/20\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.22d","brand":"Ant","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852183843071,"sku":"9798869347794","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/doctrine-of-rights-ant-9798869347794","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}