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TCOS 6.1 Principles
Principles of Service
Term | Definition |
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Human Dignity | The foremost principle that all people are made in the image and likeness of God and, therefore, worthy of respect. |
Universal Destination of Goods | God gave the earth to the whole human race without excluding or favoring anyone. |
Common Good | Humans were not created to live in isolation; interdependence is fundamental; well-being of the individual & society as well as peace, stability & good order are essential. |
Solidarity | The genuine friendship and caring between individuals both within and across particular social & economic groups. |
Subsidiarity | Guarding against the danger of the state intervening to such an extent that individual freedom and initiative will be lost; higher order community not to do what can be done by lower order. |