JPIC
Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation
"In the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(December 1948) in most solemn form, the dignity of a person is acknowledged to all human beings;
and as a consequence there is proclaimed,
as a fundamental right,
the right of free movement
in search for truth and in the attainment
of moral good and of justice,
and also the right to a dignified life."
Pope John XXIII, 1881-1963 Pacem in Terris, 1963
"Let us not accept violence as the way of peace.
Let us instead begin by respecting true freedom:
the resulting peace will be able to satisfy
the world's expectations,
for it will be a peace built on justice,
a peace founded on the incomparable
dignity of the free human being."
Pope John Paul II
Peace is not the product of terror or fear.
Peace is not the silence of cemeteries.
Peace is not the silent revolt of violent repression.
Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution
of all to the good of all.
Peace is dynamism.
Peace is generosity.
It is right and it is duty.
Bishop Oscar Romero (1917-1980)
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