Principle of Common Good

PRINCIPLE OF COMMON GOOD

"The common good is understood as the social conditions that allow people to reach their full human potential and to realize their human dignity."[13]

The common good concerns the life of all.

The common good is always oriented towards the progress of persons.

3 Essential Elements

Respect for the Person

=> Respect the fundamental and alienable rights of the human person.=> Exercise of the natural freedom indispensable for the development of the human vocation.

Social Well-Being and Development

=> Development is the epitome of all social duties.=> Proper function of authority to arbitrate: food, clothing, health, work, education and culture, suitable information, the right to establish a family

Peace

=> The stability and security of a just order.

Illegal Logging

Dynamite Fishing

Overpopulation

Water pollution

Air Pollution

Global Warming

Slash and Burn

War