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Social Media

Even though social media can often be seen as a positive advancement, it also serves as a negative aspect to society.

People are more likely to say harsh or hurtful comments behind a screen than in person.

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Human Dignity and the Beatitudes by Jill Rauh

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Human Dignity and the Beatitudes by Jill Rauh

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"remain faithful to the will of God despite the consequent difficulties"

Doing the right thing is easier said than done. As stated in the Beatitude, we do the right thing for the sake of righteousness. We know what's fair and we know how we can help move towards justice for all. This collides with the popular attitude of today's society of "every man for himself." For example, a person may find themselves being teased for hanging out with the kid who has a tough time socializing. In the end, we do the right thing because that is what Jesus calls us to do and we see that through his actions. Just like Jesus, the Kingdom of God awaits us if we truly live according to his words and actions.

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Influence of others' religious beliefs

While living in such a diverse community is an advantage, it also contributes to our questioning and doubt of our own God and belief of eternal life for the righteous.

For example, we may have discussions or attend other masses with family or friends who belong to other faiths which may influence our own beliefs.

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caring for God's creation is an important theme of the CST that relates to our beatitude. caring for God's creations include showing respect for all other human beings. This means we should not discriminate against anyone for what they believe. We are called to love all of God's creations. Persecuting others violates this and it is important to show love and care to these people. Those who show care, as well as those persecuted, will be rewarded in heaven with God.

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"It is up to the Christian communities to analyze with objectivity the situation which is proper to their own country, to shed on it the light of the Gospel's unalterable words and to draw principles of reflection, norms of judgment and directives for action from the social teaching of the Church."

Ultimately, the Beatitudes come alive through our actions. We must undertake the tough challenge of living each Beatitude in our life. Specifically, this Beatitude shows us our suffering for doing the right thing does not go unnoticed. By dedicating ourselves to the common good, we grow closer to the Kingdom of God through making it come alive. We must take time to analyze and judge our surrounding situation to see how we can work towards the common good.

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Capitol and Wealth

Money is an increasing distraction from the important things in our lives such as God and one another

This can also lead to materialism which is a sin and takes away from our eternal happiness

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Life and dignity of the human person is a CST that reflects this beatitude because we are all created in the image and likeness of God. We all deserve the same respect and love that God shows us. it is our duty to protect those being persecuted or discriminated against. It is important to stay true to God, even when faced with difficulties. This will result in eternal happiness with God.

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"Since men are social by nature, they must live together and consult each other's interests. That men should recognize and perform their respective rights and duties is imperative to a well ordered society. But the result will be that each individual will make his whole-hearted contribution to the creation of a civic order in which rights and duties are ever more diligently and more effectively observed."

It is our duty to work towards valuing and observing the rights each one of us have. We seek righteousness by making sure everyone has equal opportunities. However, by doing so, we sometimes face opposition and through this we work towards the Kingdom of God by working with solidarity in all that we do.

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The CST of rights and responsibilities plays a part in living out this beatitude because as children of God, it is our duty to treat others with the same respect as God did. We are called to protect the rights of humans and be peacemakers. We are called to make peace not war. It is our right to stand up for what we believe in and not let others ridicule us or turn away from Christ. If we stay true to God in face of all obstacles, then we will be rewarded in Heaven

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Solidarity is one theme of CST that is part of living out this beatitude because we are all one body in Christ. No matter our differences, we are one human family. We are called to show love and compassion to all despite our differences. We must not persecute others or discriminate against them. God rewards those who stay true to their faith and stay true to God despite the ridicule and persecution they encounter. Their reward is eternal happiness in Heaven.

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"The progressive development of peoples is an object of deep interest and concern to the Church. This is particularly true in the case of those peoples who are trying to escape the ravages of hunger, poverty, endemic disease and ignorance; of those who are seeking a larger share in the benefits of civilization and a more active improvement of their human qualities; of those who are consciously striving for fuller growth."

Those who give themselves to the betterment of the common good truly  strive to fulfill  the human potential. It is our responsibility to progress the economic, social, cultural, and spiritual development of humanity. Those who are "persecuted for the sake of righteousness" advance the Church's goal to uphold human dignity and the common good to the highest standards.