Catholic Church's Perspective on Human Dignity and Ethical Issues
Washington D.C.'s Cardinal Wilton Gregory criticizes the president as a 'cafeteria Catholic' for selective beliefs; Catholic Church's release of Dignitas Infinita transcends left-right politics; document emphasizes human dignity and criticizes gender theory and surrogacy; Bishop Barron highlights the importance of Catholic Social Doctrine and the dignity of the human person.
Key Points
- Catholic Church's stance on human dignity and social teachings
- Focus on the dignity of the human person
- Emphasis on the importance of Catholic Social Doctrine
Pros
- Document emphasizes the ontological dignity of the human person
- Addresses pressing threats to human dignity in the modern world
- Transcends secular left-right political spectrum
Cons
- Criticism of gender theory and surrogacy practices