Question 31
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2017
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CHRISTIAN_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES
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objective
Pastor A is asked to approve a community development project that will provide clean water to a village but will also require the temporary displacement of several families for six months. Using the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, determine which principle most directly justifies proceeding with the project, and explain the three conditions that must be satisfied for that principle to apply.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The principle of the Common Good, provided that (1) the project truly benefits the whole community, (2) the dignity of the displaced families is respected with adequate compensation and temporary housing, and (3) the harms are proportionate and mitigated.
B.
The principle of Solidarity, provided that (1) the project promotes mutual support among community members, (2) the displaced families receive spiritual counseling, and (3) the project is funded entirely by external donors.
C.
The principle of the Preferential Option for the Poor, provided that (1) the project primarily serves the poorest families, (2) the displaced families are offered job training, and (3) the environmental impact is negligible.
D.
The principle of Subsidiarity, provided that (1) the project is managed by the smallest competent local unit, (2) the displaced families are relocated permanently, and (3) the benefits are limited to the immediate beneficiaries.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The principle of the Common Good, provided that (1) the project truly benefits the whole community, (2) the dignity of the displaced families is respected with adequate compensation and temporary housing, and (3) the harms are proportionate and mitigated.
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This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2017
Christian Religious Studies
Question 31.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2017
Gce Model Questions Vol1
Christian Religious Studies
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
.