Living Justice and Peace (2002): Catholic Social Teaching in Practice (Student Text) [Paperback]

Jerry Windley-Daoust (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0884897532 | ISBN-13: 978-0884897538 | Publication Date: June 1, 2002 | Edition: Revised

Second Edition Available February 2008!

"The Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has found this catechetical textbook, Living Justice and Peace, copyright 2002, to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church."

"What is justice? How can I respond to the call of justice in my daily life?" Living Justice and Peace is a one-semester course for eleventh and twelfth graders that gives students practical ways to respond to the call to justice in their daily lives.

The Living Justice and Peace course fosters students' sense of compassion for those who suffer from injustice and enables students to examine society critically, using the values of the Scriptures and Catholic teaching. Specific topics are addressed, including abortion, capital punishment, racism, poverty, the environment, violence, and peace.

Colorful graphs, charts, student artwork, and illustrations engage students with the text. True stories of people transforming the world through justice and peace and "what you can do" sidebars give teens practical applications for the teachings. This course encourages teens to imagine ways to work toward justice and peace--and to act on their beliefs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 335 pages
• Publisher: Saint Mary's Press; Revised edition (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884897532
• ISBN-13: 978-0884897538
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Leftist propaganda, December 13, 2010

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This review is from: Living Justice and Peace (2008): Catholic Social Teaching in Practice, Second Edition (Paperback)

My daughter used this book in her Senior religion class in H.S. I consider myself a political moderate but this book was painful to read.

Among some of the highlights:
--The moral equivalence of the US and Soviet Union who "competed to dominate the world through military might."
--A complete acceptance of man-made (read US-made) global warming including "the rise between one to four feet of ocean levels over the next century."
--"Private property must be fairly distributed and used responsibly for the good of all."
--"Thrival rights" include the "right to immigrate."

And in the section on Karl Marx "modern-day communist states--none of which has been quite the ideal society Marx envisioned." A rather mild understatement considering close to 100 million people were killed by communists in the 20th century

2.0 out of 5 stars Not What Expected!, January 5, 2012

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This review is from: Living Justice and Peace (2008): Catholic Social Teaching in Practice, Second Edition (Paperback)

I received my order today (1/5/12), one day after it was mailed (?) Wasn't expecting so soon since it took 7 days to ship after ordering (12/28/11). Anyway, the book did not come as described. The condition read as "Used - Like New". It is in good condition, but not LIKE NEW. There is underling, cover is curled up, slight liquid damage to pages near the back, and food crumbs between some pages. I only buy a certain type of books. If you were honest about you description, I would have past on this deal even if the price was $5.00. I don't like markings in my books.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, October 29, 2010

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The book was in good condition as state. I received the book within the specified time which was awesome. Thank you, I really appreciate you timely mailing.