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Common Good
The Common Good is the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily.
The Common Good refers to the sum total of social conditions which allow people to reach their fulfillment (CCC 1906). It involves respect for the person, the social well-being of the group, and peace and security (CCC 1907-1909).
The State's Role
It is the role of the state to defend and promote the common good of civil society and its citizens (CCC 1910). Every human community possesses a common good which permits it to be recognized as such (CCC 1906).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Common Good favor the majority? No. It requires respect for the fundamental rights of every human person (CCC 1907).
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