Human Dignity

Human Dignity

The legaldefinitionofHuman Dignityis An individual or group's sense of self-respect and self-worth, physical and psychological integrity and empowerment.www.duhaime.org Legal Dictionary

Catholic social teachingbelieves that human beings, created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-27), have by their very existence an inherent value, worth, and distinction.Daniel Groody Globalization, Spirituality and JusticeOur sense of dignity is affirmed when our uniqueness is recognised and valued by those around us, as we all become global citizens.

The dignity of the individual and the demands of justice require, particularly today, that economic choices do not cause disparities in wealth to increase in an excessive and morally unacceptable manner.Charity in Truth (Caritas in Veritate. . .),#32Human persons are willed by God; they are imprinted with God's image. Their dignity does not come from the work they do, but from the persons they are.On the Hundredth Year(Centesimus annus. . .), #11

The dignity of the individual and the demands of justice require, particularly today, that economic choices do not cause disparities in wealth to increase in an excessive and morally unacceptable manner.Charity in Truth (Caritas in Veritate. . .),#32Human persons are willed by God; they are imprinted with God's image. Their dignity does not come from the work they do, but from the persons they are.On the Hundredth Year(Centesimus annus. . .), #11

As a gift from God, every human life is sacred from conception to natural death. The life and dignity of every person must be respected and protected at every stage and in every condition. Theright to lifeis the first and most fundamental principle of human rights that leads Catholics to actively work for a world of greater respect for human life and greater commitment to justice and peace.As a gift from God, every human life is sacred from conception to natural death. The life and dignity of every person must be respected and protected at every stage and in every condition. Theright to lifeis the first and most fundamental principle of human rights that leads Catholics to actively work for a world of greater respect for human life and greater commitment to justice and peace.

CHURCH TEACHINGSPersons are open and relational by naturePersons are conscious beings, aware of themselves in their outwards actsPersons are embodied spiritsPersons are historical realitiesPersons are unique, yet fundamentally equalEach person is responsible for allPersons are open and relational Being a human person meansBeing by othersBeing with othersBeing for others

Persons are Conscious BeingsWe possess self-awareness through our knowing and free willPersons are Embodied SpiritsWe are a unity of Body and SoulOur bodies are essential part of our being human and an instrument we use acc to our whimFor Christians, the body is good and honorable since God created it

Persons are Historical Realities We are all pilgrims on the wayWe journey through time to become our full selvesWe grow and develop as persons in discernible stages

Persons are Unique yet EqualAll men are endowed with a rational soul and are created in Gods imageHumans have the same nature and origin,Being redeemed by Christ, they enjoy the same calling and destinyThere is basic equality in all men.Each person is Responsible for AllThe principle of solidarity:A firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good;Men commit to the good of all and of each individual because we are all responsible for all (SRS)