2372. The state has a responsibility for its citizens’ well-being. In this capacity it is legitimate for it to intervene to orient the demography of the population. This can be done by means of objective and respectful information, but certainly not by authoritarian, coercive measures. the state may not legitimately usurp the initiative of spouses, who have the primary responsibility for the procreation and education of their children.161 It is not authorized to intervene in this area with means contrary to the moral law.
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268. What is the effect of Confirmation?
166. Why is the Church called “Catholic”?
322. What is the sacrament of Holy Orders?
399. Do we have any responsibility for sins committed by others?
434. “Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?” (Matthew 19:16).
439. Why does the Decalogue constitute an organic unity?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Who was Hezekiah in the Bible and how does his story teach us about the importance of trusting God?
What is Jeremiah’s message about God’s unconditional love?
What is the lesson taught in Philippians 4:10-13 about finding contentment in all circumstances?
What did Jesus teach about loving your neighbor? (Matthew 22:39)
What can we learn about the desire to always be with a loved one from Songs 3:1-5 and 6:1-3?
