(1) The
Church commits itself to the promotion of the dignity of
the human person who has been created in the image of God
and redeemed by Him; by strengthening the family institution
and the local community; by recognizing the importance of
the laity in respectful mutual support; by living according
to universal and other cultural values, which lead to the
building up of a loving society in the spirit of Jesus Christ,
in order to bring about the Kingdom of God in this world.
(2) The
Church's way of life should be a harmonious and balanced
blending between evangelization and pastoral ministry. It
has to holistically integrate every aspect of life, both
spiritual and material, bringing together religious, moral,
social, cultural, environmental and political values as well
as human rights. It will relate to all religions, and all
groups of people of both sexes and at every age, while giving
special attention to the poor and insisting on the role of
the laity.
(3) The
Church in Thailand is determined to promote and encourage
true and active participation of all in its life by means
of genuine solidarity among bishops, priests, the religious
and the laity. It will cooperate with people of other Christian
denominations, other religions and faiths, and indeed with
all people of good will. It will strive to achieve this
through a dialogue of life with all, based on a sincere
mutual respect
and a spirit of equality.
38 The
Church holds that the three above mentioned principles are
at the core of all its work, particularly today, and is determined
to implement them concretely, as quickly as possible, with
a holistic approach and ongoing process, while giving priority
to the following practical policies.
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