What Does Jesus Pursue Social Justice?

Unlike DiAngelo’s White Privilege essay, a group of religious authorities under the umbrella of Christian Churches Together in the U.S.A. wrote a response letter to Dr. Reverend King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” First quoting a portion of Dr. King’s letter then responding to the quote, the group takes a Biblical stance on the racial issues that continue to preside in modern day American culture. Beginning the essay, the group differentiates between merely acting upon the symptoms of racism. “... (a) superficial kind of social analysis…” and discovering and fixing the root of the racial. By investigating the racial issues at hand and striving towards Dr. King’s dream of a community of equal opportunities for all races, then the conversation of racial inequality can begin. Realizing that fostering a multiracial community centered around radical love that forsakes “safety of our social order,” we, as the Christian body need to develop a society that eliminates the social prejudices currently penetrate into every aspect of

Whilst the Uniting Church recognises that oppression is systemic, it attempts to subdue unjust discrimination and oppression by promoting social justice via advocacy, welfare, education and training for all invested. Also, they reject a policy that contradicts its morals, ethics and values, personalises interactions, provide program/practice critical evaluations, and researches and innovates collectively. All in all,

Justice isn’t being served to all walks of life today, just as it wasn’t yesterday, the day before that, or a five decades ago. This ideology of equality and a perfect utopia is flawless in theory but is never quite able to be obtained. Throughout the decades, humanitarians such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela and Susan B. Anthony have stepped up to the plate and reached out to world in hopes of initiating changes to come. Though outstanding alterations have been made, society is still witnesses unfair treatment of specific racial and religious groups and individuals of different genders, sexuality and economic status. If inspected even closer, one could even defend the conclusion that in today’s day and age, society’s tolerance

Humanitarian Jesus is a two-part dialogue about the social gospel. Part one examines the historical content of the social gospel; in addition to, the manner in which people access it. Part two is comprised of interviews with diverse group Christian leaders and notable Professors who are involved in the ministry of social justice theory or organization. The book encourages the reader to view humanitarianism through a diversified perspective without cherry picking any one opinion or methodology as being exclusive. The first part offers solid Biblical theology which includes a timeline from original sin through Christ’s atonement on the cross; ergo, the objective is to call people to the salvation of Christ and His invitation to share the

Throughout his piece, King facilitates emotional appeals to convince and strengthen his argument, as well as building it. His introductory sections stirs towards the emotions of his audiences, and full of emotionally-charged experiences why to “wait” for racial segregation to end is difficult and “unwise” for black people. By urging the clergymen to view things from a black man’s perspective, King build a more convincing argument that strengthen his case because the clergymen only sees the court as the rightful place in which blacks will gain their freedom and not by nonviolent protest which they see as “untimely.” Since African Americans are tired of waiting for that freedom time that never seem to come, King proclaim that the time for waiting

Strong people with the amour of God doesn’t give up on the battlefield , which means Warriors Don’t Cry. The little rock nine of Central High School have to face racism, discrimination , and hatred every day. The teens have to remember their plan and purpose every minute of the hour in Central High to end segregation but the mission isn’t as easy as it seems. There are most people who doesn’t want segregation to end they feel that African American and Caucasians are different and should be treated differently. But while these African American teens are trying to change the world they are protected by the armor of God to make a change.

The book by Nicholas Wolterstorff is written with an aim of showing why love may actually contribute to injustices as opposed to the common belief that benevolenceis good. He goes ahead to allude to the Bible and describe the popular Christian belief of love as Jesus used to teach. He explains that in Christianity love is viewed as having concern for one’s neighbors wellbeing and actually going ahead to help them when faced with problems without expecting anything in return. The writer goes ahead to suggest that the Christians view of benevolence is mistaken because it sometimes undermines justice. He explains using various examples that benevolence often conflicts with justice. Wolterstorff explains that benevolence comes when doing what we feel is good as opposed to what is required of us by justice. He uses the example of South Africa to explain why he feels that love actually contributes to injustice. He explains how the Afrikaners perpetrated injustice in the name of benevolence. The Afrikaners felt that it was good to allow people of different races to live in different parts separately because it would make them feel more comfortable when practicing their culture. The writer concludes by supporting the belief that Jesus was not advocating for pure benevolence but instead advocated for the type of love where we care for others.

Imagine Being denied a job just because you were catholic. Imagine being a woman who’s being paid less than a man just because you’re a woman. Teenagers being harassed because of how they dress. This is social in-justice but what we need is social justice and I’m going to be telling you what it is and why you as an individual should help us and how you can help achieve social justice.

As a result, the work for social justice is an integral mission of the Church. Catholics are inspired and sustained through work for a just society.

This essay will discuss how groups in the U.S. have worked to confront and transform oppression through three different social movements. The following social movements will be discussed: Marriage Equality (Gay Rights Movement), Occupy Wall Street, and Black Lives Matter. I have explored each movement’s history, origins, and key players. Also, how and why the movement emerged. In addition, I will talk about some of the strategies employed by each movement, what the movement achieved, and how technology and social media has played a role if any in the accomplishments of the movement. Lastly, I will reflect on how I feel personally about the movement, what I might do differently, and how I can be more involved in challenging privilege or oppression.

He distinctly uses descriptive language to illustrate images of racism and hatred. King’s understanding of discrimination helps lead “the dark desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice.” He preaches to the Civil Rights Activists that in America it is time to rise from the indignation and become an equal, united country. Due to the segregation of African Americans, King’s audience continues to feel criticized and separated from their society. His speech provides a place for the public to escape their sorrow and pain of being hopeless. King places a mirror of harsh reality, where his audience cannot avoid but to look at. Once, this ugly image is incinerated in their eyes, he offers an undeniable solution that is feasible through the cooperation of all. To unite the crowd, he encourages them that “now is the time to lift our nation from the quick sands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.” He repeatedly continues to mention that the longer they wait to make a difference, the harder it will be to change their mentality. King notes that the Civil Rights Movement will cause “the whirlwinds of revolt to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.” His highly connotative words evoke feelings of frustration from the audience that reflect through the essence of equal rights. This new notion of equality is appalling to most because King forces them to evaluate who they really are. King offers them his new vision of hope, one that he has already lived in his

The Black Lives Matter movement was created in 2013 after the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s killer, and after the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. In 2014, the phrase became a bold component for a new chapter in an age old historical fight to end social injustices. But the movement’s disruptive protests’ and passionate public speeches about racial inequality have been concerning to many American citizens who are curious about what the goal is for this generation of protesters. One of the most common misconceptions of the movement is people who are not involved in the movement thinking participants of the movement who are preaching, “Black lives matter,” means that other lives do not. But that is incorrect; I have witnessed advocates for the black lives matter movement, fight and spread awareness for injustices for other people outside of the black race.

It can be inarguably recognized that as of recent times, the greatest amount of media attention has been rightfully awarded to the racial tension, present inequality, and police brutality demonstrated in the United States. From this, groups such as Black Lives Matter have emerged to protest the murders of innocent black people. However, many members from the outside looking into the groups promoting social awareness are led to believe that they are solely promoting their own ethnicity. Racial inequality should not only spark the initiative of those races experiencing it, but everyone as a inequality does not only effect one group, but an entire society.

Social justice is a concept of a society in which every human being is treated justly, without discrimination based on financial status, race, gender, ethnicity, etc. Grace is a gift from God that we don’t deserve, which helps us choose the good, therefore it promotes social justice. On the other hand, sin, which can be regarded as a lack of love and care for “others,” distances us from social justice. Therefore, love and grace are essential aspects of social justice and without them there could be

For him, justice is related to the exhausting and demanding works of charity motivated by an innate sense of what is right and wrong in any given community, coupled with heroic good will. He places emphasis on the theology of service and a renewed commitment to the poor; and a habit of the believing heart. It is by understanding faith that one can share a deep theological and spiritual tradition of justice with society (12)