Authority and the common good
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Authority and the common good
Legitimate authority serves the common good: social conditions that allow persons and communities to flourish. Respect for authority does not require obedience to commands contrary to moral law. Citizens share duties of participation, justice, and care for vulnerable neighbors. Catholics can disagree prudently about policies while remaining responsible to consistent moral principles and the real effects of their choices.
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