prophet amos
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God Sent Amos to Speak Socia l Just i ce
-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
-Experienced trials and difficulties in his mission-He preached God’s message about justice and repentance
PROPHET PROPHET AMOSAMOS
-A very important part of our social life
“Development cannot be achieved unless society is thoroughly imbued with
JUSTICE and LOVE.”
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Social justice cannot be obtained without
respecting the transcendent dignity of
man.
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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.”
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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