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Page 1: Prophet Amos

God Sent Amos to Speak Socia l Just i ce

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-A native of TEKOA-A shepherd who looked after Sycamore trees-Came from the town of Judah-He preached among the people of the northern kingdom of Israel

PROPHET PROPHET AMOSAMOS

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-Experienced trials and difficulties in his mission-He preached God’s message about justice and repentance

PROPHET PROPHET AMOSAMOS

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-A very important part of our social life

“Development cannot be achieved unless society is thoroughly imbued with

JUSTICE and LOVE.”

JUSTICEJUSTICE

Page 5: Prophet Amos

JUSTICEJUSTICE

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Social justice cannot be obtained without

respecting the transcendent dignity of

man.

JUSTICEJUSTICE

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“Respect for the human person proceeds by way of respect for the principle that everyone should look

upon his neighbor (without any exemption) as another self, above all

bearing in mind his life and the means necessary for living it with

dignity.”

JUSTICEJUSTICE

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1. DIGNITY OF THE PERSON

2. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

3. PERSONAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4. CONCERN FOR THE POOR AND THE VULNERABLE

5. WORK AND WORKERS RIGHT

6. SOLIDARITY WITH ALL

7. CARE FOR THE EARTH

7 THEMES OF 7 THEMES OF THE CHURCH’S THE CHURCH’S TEACHINGS IN TEACHINGS IN

HER ADVOCACY HER ADVOCACY IN FIGHTING IN FIGHTING

SOCIAL SOCIAL INJUSTICESINJUSTICES