ECONOMIC JUSTICE

IS FOOD USED AS A WEAPON?

PROBLEM: POWER AND PRIVILEGE

• Solution: Democracy
• Pope John Paul, " The Church values the democratic system...[because] it ensures the participation of citizens in making political choices..." (Hundredth Year)

MORE SOLUTIONS:

• Infrastructure: The basic facilities, services, and physical systems needed for the functioning of a society. Examples: Public Education and Water Supply.
• Development: To help provide the social structures that are necessary so people can build a life of dignity.
• Just wage: A salary that recognizes the value of work.

QUESTIONS

• What factors are contributing to poverty in your country?
• What are Oxfam and CRS doing to eradicate poverty?
• In your opinion, what are other methods to help stop poverty?