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"On the Condition of Labor"

Establishment a precedent for the Church to speak out on all social matters

Rerum Novarum opposed Capitalism's harsh treatment of the poor as mere pawns

It said that Capitalism was becoming a violation of dignity of the individual and disregarded the dignity of the worker as a human being

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"Man ought to imitate God both in working and also in resting, since God himself wished to present his own creative activity under the form of work and rest"

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-Human work should contribute to increase the common good.
-Workers must be treated with dignity by other workers and by employers.
-The rights of workers must be respected by business owners and protected by society.

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The Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers

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The Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers

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Uploaded by FerrelMonterroso on 2016-04-25.

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On Human Work (Laborem Exercens, 1981)
This document was written by Pope John Paul II. In this document he emphasizes work as the center of social issues. He stated that all those who are capable of work have the right but also the duty to work. In addition, Pope John Paul II emphasized the rights for all workers. He stated the importance of ones dignity over the profit that they make.

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"Work is fundamental to the dignity of a person. Work, to use an image, 'anoints' us with dignity, fills us with dignity, makes us similar to God, who has worked and still works, who always acts..."
-Pope Francis

Application: Everyone from different races, sexes, and backgrounds have the same right to employment, to decent and fair pay, to a safe workplace, and anything necessary to a safe and healthy lifestyle. Violation of these rights should prompt people to speak out for their God given rights when dealing with dignity of the work they perform. Our culture today presents a society in which many people are faced with discrimination in the workplace. Thus, the Church speaks out against any oppression of people in the workplace and encourages people to stand up for their rights because they have human dignity from God.

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The USCCB states "The Catholic Church  proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is  the foundation of a moral vision for society."  This means that human dignity is most fundamental principle of Social Teaching. "The dignity of the human person is rooted in his creation in the image and likeness of God; it is fulfilled in his vocation to divine beatitude. It is essential to a human being freely to direct himself to this fulfillment " (CCC 1700). This means that since each person is made in the image of God, human dignity can not be taken away.

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The dignity of work is the value that work has because it supports human life and plays a crucial role regarding human dignity. Work exists for the benefit of the people. It is meant to provide for the needs of the entire community. It can sometimes be confused with profit, power, and position, but the right of workers has a deeper meaning.