1939. The principle of solidarity, also articulated in terms of “friendship” or “social charity,” is a direct demand of human and Christian brotherhood.45
An error, “today abundantly widespread, is disregard for the law of human solidarity and charity, dictated and imposed both by our common origin and by the equality in rational nature of all men, whatever nation they belong to. This law is sealed by the sacrifice of redemption offered by Jesus Christ on the altar of the Cross to his heavenly Father, on behalf of sinful humanity.”46
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
524. What is required by the eighth commandment?
30. Why is faith a personal act, and at the same time ecclesial?
525. How is one to use the means of social communication?
308. To whom is the absolution of some sins reserved?
203. What is meant by the “resurrection of the body”?
187. How do the Bishops exercise their function of governing?
526. What relationship exists between truth, beauty and sacred art?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the message behind the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?
What does the Bible teach about God’s final judgment, and what does Malachi 3:18 tell us about it?
What does 1 John 2:29 teach us about God’s holiness and justice?
What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?
How to deal with anger and anger, according to Proverbs 15:1-2?
What does God’s sovereignty over human history mean, as described in Zephaniah 1:15?
Understanding God’s sovereignty through the Psalms (Psalm 33:6-9)
