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God and Caesar

November 20, 2013 by Fr. James Swetnam, SJ

In the Catholic view, the religious sphere is based on the virtue of faith. This faith is a gift of God ... In contrast, according to this Catholic view, the civil sphere is based on experience illumined by faith. That is to say, it is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: “The Compendium of the Social Teaching of the Church”, civil sphere vs. religious sphere, common good, Dignitatis Humanae, discernment, faith as gift of God, freedom, God and Caesar, human dignity, Justice, love, natural law, philosophy, positive law, pro-life, public square, reason, solidarity, subsidiarity, Truth, virtue of faith

Questions Answered

October 6, 2013 by Fr. Brian Mullady, OP

What are the conditions for informed consent regarding rejection of medical treatment? Can you explain the limitations of law? Do unjust laws oblige us to obedience? Question: What are the conditions for informed consent regarding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Magazine, Questions Answered Tagged With: Church Magisterium, formal cause, Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, health care, informed consent, Kant, power of attorney, reason, St. Thomas Aquinas, The Ethical and Religious Directives of the USCCB, the human soul