they build healthy relationships and on this ,hilosophy, from this beachhead we can fight back the growth of relativism. that is what good catholics must to do in this time. this is our charge. , thisthat is my take individual, that is my take on this aspect of catholic social teaching. as you can see, if it is not a step-by-step guide. it is a philosophy in certain principles. in a culture that stresses the "i," the church stretches the "we." .iscipline gets you freedom in a world where relativism threatens the week, the church works to protect the poor and the powerless. these are the truths that anchor catholic social teaching. they offer you guidance as you discover god's plan for you. your task is to consider that guidance as you continue your search for wisdom. this is the advice i plan and giving my own kids. naturally, i hope they take my own point of view. that is how most parents feel. that you can't be secure in your beliefs until you know how they stack up against others. keep searching and questioning and make it stronger. and when you need a port of call, when you conference