Making Many Squirm , article regarding the Pope's affirmation of life. Poverty and human rights the bases of rights discourse , from a law professor, about the 2 strands of human rights discussion, one emphasizing individual autonomy and the second with a social vision and values and couples economic with political rights. Solidarity, Orthopraxis, Community Development TOP Orthopraxis refers to practicing what you preach. Dalit Christians of India , under India's caste-based cultures, Dalits are the poorest of the poor, and are subjected to many discriminations. This page reports on their situation, and calls the Church to be true to its teachings and end discrimination against the Dalits within the Catholic and other Christian churches.
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Caritas Australia , encouraging self reliance, responding to disaster, changing attitudes. Economy of Sharing , an application of the Church's justice teaching at the grassroots launched in 1991 by Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement, for businesses to voluntarily share a substantial portion of their profits to help people in need while those in need share their needs giving those with more a chance to help. 750 businesses in 60 countries currently participating. Franciscan Peacemakers , people seeking to lesson violence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We are called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.