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HUMAN RIGHTS

The dignity of the human person, created in the likeness of God, is at the heart of Catholic Social Teaching. In practice we see that the dignity and rights of many people in Australia and around the world are violated or disrespected. We are challenged to work for societies in which human rights are respected, protected and promoted.

Church Positions on Human Rights Act
Frank Brennan SJ notes the different views of major churches on a Human Rights Act but argues that an Act could respect conscience and freedom of religion.

Human Rights Consultation Report
The National Human Rights Consultation's report is now available online.

"A just society can become a reality only when it is based on the respect of the transcendent dignity of the human person. The person represents the ultimate end of society, by which it is ordered to the person."

Pontifical Council for Justice & Peace, Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, n 132.

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