Odpowiedzialność moralna sprawujących władzę

Abstract

A society is a primary subject of authority and appoints some of its members to perform social service entrusting them with the right to govern on its behalf. The basic care of those who are in power is therefore the concern for common wealth, that is, well-being of a society in the broad meaning of the word. They are responsible for keeping order which enables citizens to exact their rights and makes it easy for them to fulfil their duties. They should possess suitable predispositions and proper qualifications in order to accomplish this task successfully. They must also be aware of their responsibility to God irrespective of their faith since the order of civil authority was created by God. Wielding power is a great responsibility both to God and people.