This is clear in matters pertaining to the right to life. Right and wrong are perverted. Matrimony is being assailed and the pope has cautioned marriage tribunals to take care that declarations of nullity not take on the appearance of divorce. Capitalism is also a favorite theme of Pope John Paul II and he warns against the accumulation of riches as a goal in itself. Also, the pope is concerned about globalization of commerce which affects international relations.
World debt is a heavy burden on the economies of poor nations.
The United States, as a creditor nation, has a major responsibility to find a constructive solution to this problem. Truth can only be found in Christ. The pope called on the U.S. bishops in 1979 to adopt as their primary task the integrity of doctrine and discipline. Young people must be challenged to accept vocations to religious life and priesthood. Father Dulles cautioned that academic pursuit, especially in schools of theology, must have full freedom, but within adherence to the established methods of theology.