Why be Moral? (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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What is a charter?
What is a charter?
Legal document granting rights & outlining institutional principles
Two main purposes of a charter
Two main purposes of a charter
Grants rights/privileges & outlines how institutions operate
What does UDHR stand for?
What does UDHR stand for?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
What is the UDHR?
What is the UDHR?
Global charter setting out fundamental human rights worldwide
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights purpose
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights purpose
Establishes rights for people living in EU countries
Common principle of UDHR & EU Charter
Common principle of UDHR & EU Charter
Individual freedoms can't exist without community duties
What does 'balance' mean in charters?
What does 'balance' mean in charters?
Maintaining values without any becoming too dominant/disappearing
UDHR Article 29 covers what?
UDHR Article 29 covers what?
Limits to how people exercise their rights
Why must rights have limits?
Why must rights have limits?
To protect others and society as a whole
Mrs K case demonstrates what?
Mrs K case demonstrates what?
Religious freedom conflicting with community values
EU Charter Article 17 covers what?
EU Charter Article 17 covers what?
Property rights balanced with public interest
Example of property rights limitation
Example of property rights limitation
Can't shoot guns in public spaces - endangers others' safety