What is the Purpose of Government?

[Dave27360]

What does the Catholic church teach (scripture or tradition from trusted sources) is the purpose of government? I am referring to local, state and national government not political ideology. The word Subsidiarity comes to mind.

 

[Shakuhachi]

Ensure the Common Good.

 

[Beryllos]

Here is a section of the Catechism which probably answers that question and more:

http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s1c2a2.htm

It includes this passage: "Its role is to ensure as far as possible the common good of the society."

 

[Quasi_Tenebrous]

Hmm, His Opaque Highness was under the impression that the purpose of government was to implement his decisions…