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Answer: Catholicism has many aspects which its members consider to be strengths. Here are some examples: 1. Strong Teaching on the Right to Life (a) Believes in respect for the unborn child, good pre-natal care and maternity leave. (b) Catholicism believes in care for the sick, weak and elderly. (c) Catholicism teaches that everyone has the right to a life that is dignified, with decent work, shelter, water, nutritional food, education and health care. 2. Strong Human Rights Record(a) Catholicism has been at the forefront of free (or affordable) hospitals, clinics, schools and self-help programmes in developing countries. (b) Catholicism has many dedicated priests, religious and lay folk working in poor nations, completely free of charge. (c) Since Pope Leo XIII in 1896 Catholicism has officially defended the rights of worker to form unions and was very active in the US Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. (d) Although criticised for its stand on same-sex activity, in many countries the Catholic Church established care centres for HIV/AIDS victims before civil authorities. 3. Rich Spiritual Tradition Some of the greatest spiritual figures in history have come from Catholicism, and their writings continue to inspire, challenge and comfort people (Catholic and non-Catholic) on their journey with God. 4. Celibacy of Clergy/Monks/Nuns(a) Enables clergy to move quickly in order to go where most needed. (b) A priest is at the complete service of the people as he has no wife or family to take up his concerns. (c) It is a sign, in a world obsessed with material and sexual things, that there is a greater love awaiting us: that of God. 5. Clear Authority (a) There is a clear line of authority, while other churches appear to have leaders to squabble with one another. (b) Decisions can be made quickly and disseminated throughout the world. (c) There is a feeling of unity in belief. 6. Clear Teaching (a) People know what the Catholic Church teaches. (b) It is consistent in its teaching. (c) This is a sign of confidence in a world where teachings vary within some churches. (d) It is a moral anchor in a society where people equate opinion with fact. 7. Saints, Statues, Vestments(a) Religion should involve colour and ritual as human beings are creatures who use the senses. Statues are like photographs of family members. (b) The idea of asking the saints to pray to God enables people to feel part of a larger family, and that those who have left this life are still part of our lives.
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The division of the Christian Church?
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What sect of what church the Pope is head of.?
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What is the old Catholic Church and the Catholic Church?
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