13.1 human dignity and religious freedom

• what is dignity ?

  being worthy of honour and respect
• how did God show he loves and values everyone?

  willingness to become man in Jesus and to die to save all human being
• what does the catholic church believe everyone should have?


  right to religious freedom to believe what they wish
• what does Genesis 1:27?


  ' God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them ; male and female he created them '
• what does Genesis 1:27 tell us about human dignity?


  share in the qualities of God and are superior to other creatures giving them a sense of dignity
• what dies Colossians 3:11 say?


  ' there is no longer Greek and Jew , circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian , slave and free ; but Christ is all and in all! '
• what does Colossians 3:11 teach us about human dignity?


  • Jesus died for all people
  • no division of any type between people and all are given dignity by the love God has for them all
• what does Mark 12:31 say?


  ' You shall love your neighbour as yourself '
• what does Mark 12:31 teach us about human dignity?


  put the needs of others on the same level and your own needs
• what does Micah 6:8 say?


  ' what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? '
• what does Micah 6:8 teach us about human dignity?


  Christians should not be selfish but should strive for justice and equality
• what quote supports freedom of religious beliefs?

  Dignitatis Humanae 2 ' no one is to be forced to act in a manner contrary to his own beliefs '
• what should be recognised and respected?


  rights and differences of individuals
• since everyone has freedom of religion what should people not do?


  to try force others to accept a religion
• what does International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 18 say?


  ' everyone shall have the right to freedom of though conscience and religion '