Pacem in Terris
PACEM IN TERRIS
ENCYCLICAL OF POPE JOHN XXIII
ON ESTABLISHING UNIVERSAL PEACE IN TRUTH, JUSTICE, CHARITY, AND LIBERTY
APRIL 11, 1963
HARSH REALITY * countries recourse to guns/weapons to resolve conflicts among themselves rather than by negotiation to settle problems and misunderstandings * lives of innocent people are lost during wars * Pope John XXIII clearly establishes “That every man has the right to life, to bodily integrity, and to the means which are suitable for the proper development of life.” * families living in poverty, children not going to school, malnutrition, poor people dying, abortion and prostitution
SCRIPTURAL TEXTS * "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." - John 14:27 * “Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.” - 2 Corinthians 13:11
SOCIAL ENCYCLICAL
What is peace? * The tranquility of the heart * The fruit of Jesus’ sacrifice for us
PACEM IN TERRIS * Peace can be established only if the social order set down by God is fully observed * Emphasizes the importance of respect of human rights Divided into four sections: * The first section establishes the relationship between individuals, encompassing the issues of human rights and moral duties. * The second addresses the relationship between individuals and public authorities, dwelling on the collective authority of the latter. * The third establishes the need for equality amongst nations and the need for the state to be subject to rights and duties that the individual must abide by. * The final section presents the need for greater relations between nations, thus resulting in collective states assisting other states. The encyclical ends with the urging of Catholics to assist non-Christians and non-Catholics in
ENCYCLICAL OF POPE JOHN XXIII
ON ESTABLISHING UNIVERSAL PEACE IN TRUTH, JUSTICE, CHARITY, AND LIBERTY
APRIL 11, 1963
HARSH REALITY * countries recourse to guns/weapons to resolve conflicts among themselves rather than by negotiation to settle problems and misunderstandings * lives of innocent people are lost during wars * Pope John XXIII clearly establishes “That every man has the right to life, to bodily integrity, and to the means which are suitable for the proper development of life.” * families living in poverty, children not going to school, malnutrition, poor people dying, abortion and prostitution
SCRIPTURAL TEXTS * "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." - John 14:27 * “Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.” - 2 Corinthians 13:11
SOCIAL ENCYCLICAL
What is peace? * The tranquility of the heart * The fruit of Jesus’ sacrifice for us
PACEM IN TERRIS * Peace can be established only if the social order set down by God is fully observed * Emphasizes the importance of respect of human rights Divided into four sections: * The first section establishes the relationship between individuals, encompassing the issues of human rights and moral duties. * The second addresses the relationship between individuals and public authorities, dwelling on the collective authority of the latter. * The third establishes the need for equality amongst nations and the need for the state to be subject to rights and duties that the individual must abide by. * The final section presents the need for greater relations between nations, thus resulting in collective states assisting other states. The encyclical ends with the urging of Catholics to assist non-Christians and non-Catholics in