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Christianity

1. Core Doctrines 2. Key Principles of Social Teaching

The coherence between core doctrine of Christianity To live a life based on philosophy of Sufficiency
and way of life based on sufficiency are predominant. In the Economy, understanding the following key principles of Christian
beginning God created the heavens and earth and all things, God social teaching are required;
instructs human to utilize and manage elements of the environment
Human Dignity : Being in the image of God, the human
appropriately for life-support of each individual and of people
individual possesses the dignity of a person, who is not just
in the society as well. "Man was put in the garden to cultivate it
something, but someone. Human dignity and right shall not be
and take care of it, to make use of it, under some difficulties but
lost due to living conditions, gender, race, religion, financial or
with commitment to make it fruitful so that God, as creator of all
social status, disability, capability, or even maturity and age. It is
things, are worthy to receive glory and honor. Human was called to
emphasized that Human is above everything. Their "being" is more
freedom in managing God's resources and affairs, but it is freedom
important than their "having". With this principle, human dignity
with justices and responsibility for yourself and for others. What
shall never be violated.
given by God should be taken care of and used properly so that they
are well protected, preserved and passed onto the next generation, Community and Social Benefit : The person is not only
as things on earth are for everybody. sacred but also social. In the community, "we are all part of the
same body, when one is sick, we are sick as well." Accordingly,
when doing any activities or pursuing any occupation, especially
when it comes to business matters, one should abstain from taking
advantage and misappropriation which may cause trouble to others.

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