This is a lesson about the relationship between the Church and the state. It argues that the Church has a mission to promote the integral development of the human person, which includes social and political involvement. The lesson examines the different roles of the Church and the state, emphasizing that they should collaborate but not be merged. It highlights the importance of ethical principles guiding political decisions and the need for religious freedom. The lesson discusses the Church's involvement in areas like marriage, education, and the rights and responsibilities of believers in political life.
