Catholic Social Teaching/ Themes
The Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers
Veterans with PTSD often find a difficult time finding a stable job, or maintaining employment due to their symptoms. This theme emphasizes the importance of ensuring all workers are treated with dignity and respect.
"I would like to remind everyone, especially governments engaged in boosting the world's economic and social assets, that the primary capital to be safeguarded and valued is man, the human person in his or her integrity: 'Man is the source, the focus and the aim of all economic and social life'." (Pope Benedict XVI, Charity in Truth [Caritas in Veritate], no. 25, quoting Second Vatican Council, The Church in the Modern World [Gaudium et Spes], no. 63)
Options for the Poor and Vulnerable
Veterans often face significant issues, including insignificant housing, inadequate healthcare, and social support. About one-third of the adult homeless population are veterans.The homeless crisis in Veterans is significantly larger than any other group of homeless Americans, because of the inadequate resources that are available after service. Isaiah 58:5-7 states, “True worship is to work for justice and care for the poor and oppressed.” This passage emphasizes that true belief and worship consists of genuine acts of compassion to those less fortunate than you.
