The Church's Vision
From the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Simplified
A Society with God's Vision (2244)
Every institution is based upon a vision of man. This vision brings about a hierarchy of values in which most societies recognize the preeminence of man over things. Only divinely revealed religions recognize God as man's origin and destiny.
The Church sees man in relationship to God and invites authorities to adapt a similar viewpoint.
Many societies claim independence from God and create their own goals or borrow them from an ideology. Rejecting any objective criterion of good and evil, they claim a totalitarian power over man.
The Church and the Political Community (2245-2246)
The Church (by her commission and power) is not to be confused with the political community. She teaches the transcendental value of the human person and encourages every citizen's freedom and responsibility.
The Church passes moral judgment in political matters when fundamental rights and the salvation of souls requires. She seeks the good of all by means in accord with the Gospel.
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