CL (Justice)

Justice

in a general sense, refers to giving each person their due treating others fairly, recognizing their rights, and ensuring equity in relationships, society, and institutions.

moral virtue, god who is just and merciful

In the Christian tradition, justice is more than fairness. It is a _____ rooted in love and truth. It stems from the very nature of ________.

1. Commutative Justice

2. Distributive Justice

3. Legal (Contributive) Justice

4. Social Justice

Types of Justice

Psalm 145: 17

"The Lord is just in all His ways, and faithful in all He does."

Commutative Justice

1. Justice in relationships between individuals or private groups.
   Based on mutual respect and fair exchange (e.g., contracts, debts, wages).

Distributive Justice

• What society owes its members: fair access to public services, resources, and opportunities.

• Example: Government providing education, healthcare, and protection.

Legal (Contributive) Justice

What individuals owe to the community and common good.

• Example: Obeying laws, paying taxes, civic participation.

Social Justice

Ensures that societal structures and institutions uphold human dignity and promote the

common good.

• Closely tied to Catholic Social Teaching.

Human Justice

Divine Justice

Human Justice

The woman caught in adultery (John 8). The law required punishment.

Divine Justice

Jesus responded with mercy, inviting reflection and conversion: "Let the one without sin cast the first stone."

requirement of discipleship

Justice is not an option in Christianity—it is a __________.

Amos 5:24

• "Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream."

Jesus and Justice

• Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom of God where justice reigns.

• He sided with the poor, outcasts, and oppressed.

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• His chattides upfir te freited and merciful Mathering the vulnerable, and restoring dignity.

Restorative Justice

healing sinners, defending the vulnerable, and restoring dignity

Genesis 1: 27

Every human being is made in God's image and likeness

Human Dignity

Equal worth regardless of status, wealth, gender, or beliefs.

• Rights to life, education, work, food, and community must be protected.

• Discrimination, poverty, corruption, and violence are offenses against justice and dignity.

Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (PCP II)

The ________ emphasized that justice is:

A priority demand of evangelization.

A test of true Christian faith and maturity.

A responsibility that must be acted upon through the Church's social apostolate including Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs), Social Action Centers, and environmental missions.

PCP II

"There can be no true worship of God without concern for justice to the poor."

Justice and Love: Two Sides of the Same Coin

• Justice is the minimum expression of love (Pope Benedict XVI).

• Love without justice becomes sentimental and blind.

• Justice without love becomes harsh and punitive.

• Jesus calls His disciples to love in action: through service, mercy, and advocacy.

•Feed the hungry

•Give drink to the thirsty

•Shelter the homeless

•Visit the sick and imprisoned

•Clothe the naked

• Bury the dead

Practical Expression: Corporal Works of Mercy