CST: Racism

Racism

Treating people of a different race w/o the full respect their equal dignity requires

Prejudice

Ignorance, fear, or hostility directed toward a racial group (based on preconceived judgements)

Discrimination

People in power are motivated by prejudice to deny members of a particular race their rights to participate in society

Stereotyping

The way we treat others based on the way we treat them

Church's teaching on Racism

Racism is a sin that divides the human family, blots out the image of God among specific members of that family and violates the fundamental human dignity of those called to be children of the same father. It goes against Jesus

Documents addressing Racism

Brothers and Sisters To Us and The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

Paragraphs in the CCC addressing racism

1935 and 1934

CST teaching correlated to racism

Rights and Responsibilities: The right to life, rights pertaining to moral & cultural values, and economic rights

Church's teachings on racism restoring original justice

God created everyone in the same dignity so they should be treated in the same dignity

Church's teachings on racism restoring original holiness

God loves everyone no matter what race they are, we should love everyone no matter what race they are. Leads to full communion with God

Impact of racism on relationships

Breaks relationships and trust we have with others, and it weakens workplace collaborations

Challenges to the church's teachings

Politics, law racial diversity, and generational views

Benefits of the church's teachings

Loving everyone, recognising everyone is a part of God's family, and more union and cooperation

Civil Rights Movement

A peaceful movement to gain equality for black Americans under law

MLK's famous speech

I have a dream

MLK Nobel Peace Prize

For his peaceful protesting in 1694

Ways teachings of racism implement Justice

Treat everyone with respect, teach others, and build relationships

Beatitude related to racism

8: Blessed are those who are prosecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Spiritual Works of mercy related to racism

Bear wrongs patiently, and instruct the ignorant

Type of Justice related to racism

Social justice