The economy must serve people, not the other way around. All workers have a right to productive work, to decent and fair wages, and to safe working conditions. They also have a fundamental right to organize and join unions. People have a right to economic initiative and private property, but these rights have limits. No one is allowed to amass excessive wealth when others lack the basic necessities of life.
Stewardship of God's Creation
The goods of the earth are gifts from God, and they are intended by God for the benefit of everyone. There is a "social mortgage" that guides our use of the world's goods, and we have a responsibility to care for these goods as stewards and trustees, not as mere consumers and users. How we treat the environment is a measure of our stewardship, a sign of our respect for the Creator.
Questions
1. What are the rights of the worker?
All workers have a right to productive work, to decent and fair wages, and to safe working conditions.
2. What is a union?
A union is the act of uniting 2 things.
3. What should peoples economic limitations be?
4. Who are god’s gifts intended for?
God’s gift is intended for everyone.
5. What is meant in this context by: Social Mortgage, Steward and Trustee?
Social Mortgage, Steward and Trustee: in this text it means for us to use our planet wisely and we owe ourselves and everyone else to help look after our world
6. What is one measure of our stewardship?
How we treat our environment is a measure of our stewardship and a sign of respect to the creator.
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