ISU Stage 1 - Religion 12
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Religion ISU - Stage 1
A. Proposed Topic:
My issue is about poverty, when one does not have enough money to buy necessities such
as food, water, clothes, etc. Poverty causes social, political, and economic problems, chronic
diseases and mental illnesses, for instance, social discrimination, exclusion, depression, heart
diseases, and many more. Many families do not have enough money to support their children's
lives because of a lack of income, which leads to many children not having opportunities such as
getting a good education, healthcare, and many basic services. We must bring awareness to
people in poverty because they deserve equity and opportunity, just as much as those who are
privileged. We must fight to end poverty, or it will become a never-ending cycle. Everyone
deserves to live without worrying about possessing necessities to survive.
B. Preamble:
a.
What questions do you have about your issue?
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Are those who live in poverty necessarily lazy?
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Do people put the blame on those in poverty or on the government?
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How does the government ultimately contribute to local poverty issues?
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Are the wealthy getting richer, while the poor go more into poverty?
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What are the main causes of poverty?
b.
What is your initial ethical position regarding this issue?
I believe that we must all fight to make a difference in our communities to solve poverty
issues. We can attempt to abolish poverty through equity and by giving everybody, no matter
their wealth status, an equal opportunity. Instead of marginalizing people in poverty, we should
do our best to listen to them and use our voices to make their voices heard. We can help those in
poverty by bringing awareness, donating, volunteering, offering better job opportunities,
increasing wages, etc. People in poverty should not worry about feeling disempowered or
vulnerable because of their wealth status. Not all people in poverty are ‘lazy’ or ‘irresponsible’
because sometimes, many do not have a choice and end up in poverty due to uncontrollable
circumstances. Everybody deserves an equal opportunity and chance, no matter their social
status.
c.
What is the Catholic position regarding this issue?
The Catholic position regarding this issue is about the consideration of the poor and
vulnerable. We are all created in the image and likeness of God. The Catholic Social Teachings
state that everybody is sacred, and we must share all our treasures and goods because we need to
spread justice and mercy into our communities. God wants us to take care of vulnerable people,
those who need help. Just like how Jesus cared for those who were neglected and in poverty.
d.
List some Canadian organizations that support the Catholic position for this issue.
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Caritas Canada
https://www.caritas.org/where-caritas-work/north-america/canada/
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Development and Peace Canada
https://www2.devp.org/en/aboutus/identity
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Chalice Canada
https://www.chalice.ca/
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/chalice/
C. Initial Research:
Sources:
Article #1
“Catholic Teachings Around Poverty.”
PovertyUSA
,
https://www.povertyusa.org/catholic-teachings-around-poverty.
Rights and Responsibilities
The Catholic Church’s social teachings are
about us constructing a society of justice and
holiness, especially during the challenges we
face today. The Catholic Church also teaches
us to protect human dignity and to keep our
communities healthy. However, this can only
be achieved if we meet all of our
responsibilities, like protecting the dignity of
others. Everybody has the fundamental right
to life.
Solidarity
We are all children of God regardless of
national, ethnic, racial, and ideological
differences. We must all care and love one
another because solidarity is the pursuit of
justice and peace. According to Pope Paul VI,
if we desire peace, we must work for justice.
We must nurture those in our communities
who require help.
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Jesus instructs us to help those in our
communities who are vulnerable and poor. In
the traditional story, The Last Judgment
(Matthew 25:31-46), Christ is depicted as
those in poverty. How we treat the poor is
how we are treating Christ. This is why we
must care for those in poverty. We must
acknowledge their suffering.
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Article #2
Solari, Stefano. “Catholic Perspectives on Poverty and Misery : from Nineteenth Century
French Catholic Social Economists to the Contribution of Jesuits.”
Cairn.Info
,
https://www.cairn.info/revue-cahiers-d-economie-politique.htm.
What is Poverty, Misery, and Pauperism?
Poverty is defined as the scarcity of resources.
Poverty leads to misery for many because of
one's lack of goods. Misery consists of a
worsening of moral and material conditions.
Poverty is implied as constant privations
however it does not limit one’s dignity and
rights. Pauperism was introduced as an issue
because of the unbalanced development
industry.
Analyzing the Causes of Poverty
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Lack of proper institutions
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Materialistic theories
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‘Endless and multiplying
needs’
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Boundless industry
productions
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The Conditions in Industries
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Accidental Events
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Wars
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Natural Disasters
Article #3
Canada, Employment and Social Development. “Canada's First Poverty Reduction
Strategy.”
Government of Canada
, / Gouvernement Du Canada, 20 Apr. 2022,
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/poverty-reduction/re
ports/strategy.html.
The Minister’s Message
The Minister announced that they are working
on ways to reduce poverty. They are working
with other governments, such as municipals,
provinces, and territories, as well as First
Nations, Inuit, and Metis partners. The
Minister is taking stories, concerns, and
accomplishments from Canadians to develop
a strategy that allows people to succeed in
living in dignity, opportunity, inclusion,
enhancing resilience, and security. Canada’s
first strategy of poverty reduction is
constructed with a vision of all Canadians, no
matter who they are or where they came from,
everybody should be able to live in dignity.
What the Government is Currently Doing for
Poverty Reduction
The Government is committed to poverty
reduction.
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Canada Child Benefit: gives money to
families who are in need of help with
the cost of raising a family
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Guaranteed Income Supplement:
guarantees that seniors can retire in
certainty and dignity
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Canada Workers Benefit: Canadians
get more money while working hard to
reach middle class
Opportunity & Inclusion
Many Canadians struggles because of barriers
such as discrimination and prejudice. For
instance, Black Canadians face discrimination
that prevents them from getting opportunities
like a job, despite their qualifications or
promotions. Indigenous people in Canada
have also faced discrimination which led to
marginalized generations and poverty.
Promoting opportunity can remove these
barriers and can help Canadians have access
to lifelong education and skill development.
This can further lead to better occupations,
which can help the reduction of poverty.
References
Canada, Employment and Social Development. “Canada's First Poverty Reduction Strategy.”
Government of Canada
, / Gouvernement Du Canada, 20 Apr. 2022,
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/poverty-reduction/reports/s
trategy.html.
“Catholic Teachings Around Poverty.”
PovertyUSA
,
https://www.povertyusa.org/catholic-teachings-around-poverty.
Solari, Stefano. “Catholic Perspectives on Poverty and Misery : from Nineteenth Century French
Catholic Social Economists to the Contribution of Jesuits.”
Cairn.Info
,
https://www.cairn.info/revue-cahiers-d-economie-politique.htm.
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