Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Youcat commented through CCC – Question n. 376 – Part III.
(Youcat
answer - repeated) Every citizen has the duty to cooperate loyally with the
civil authorities and to contribute to the Common Good in truth, justice,
freedom, and solidarity.
A deepening through CCC
(CCC 2241)
The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to
welcome the foreigner in search of
the security and the means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of
origin. Public authorities should see to it that the natural right is respected
that places a guest under the protection of those who receive him. Political
authorities, for the sake of the common good for which they are responsible,
may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various juridical
conditions, especially with regard to the immigrants' duties toward their
country of adoption. Immigrants are obliged to respect with gratitude the
material and spiritual heritage of the country that receives them, to obey its
laws and to assist in carrying civic burdens.
Reflecting and meditating
(Youcat comment) A Christian, too, should love his homeland,
defend it in various ways in times of need, and gladly offer to serve civil
institutions. He should exercise the right to vote and even run for office and
not shirk the duty to pay just taxes. Nevertheless, within the State the
individual citizen remains a free man with fundamental rights; he has the right
to offer constructive criticism of the State and its organs. The State is there
for the people, not the individual for the State.
(CCC Comment)
(CCC 2243)
Armed resistance to oppression by
political authority is not legitimate, unless all the following conditions are
met: 1) there is certain, grave, and prolonged violation of fundamental rights;
2) all other means of redress have been exhausted; 3) such resistance will not
provoke worse disorders; 4) there is well-founded hope of success; and 5) it is
impossible reasonably to foresee any better solution.
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