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Justice

God demands that we work for justice

Does God care what goes on in our societies, or does He care only about our individual souls?

 

The Bible has a very clear answer.  Justice is one of God’s major priorities, and He wants us to pursue justice in our societies.  He wants to transform not only our personal lives but also our governments, businesses, societies, and cultures.

 

Read Justice and the Bible to see a short summary of the many Bible passages where God calls us to work for justice.

 

This section of Faith Explored is a place to explore what it means for Christians to do justice in our time.

Justice Resources

A bronze statue of Justice, blindfolded and holding her scales, reminds us of the need for equal treatment for all people.
Justice and the Bible

God wants Christians to work for justice.

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God Calls Us to Speak Out

In the Bible, God tells us to speak out for those with no voice and defend the poor (Proverbs 31:8-9).

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Groups That Work for Justice

We are not alone. We can work with groups that speak out for justice.

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The Bible and Catholic Social Teaching

Examples of how the Bible supports Catholic social teaching.

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Jesus Rejects the Death Penalty

In the story of “The woman caught in adultery,” Jesus rebuffs those who seek His consent for an execution and rejects capital punishment.

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Stations of the Cross on Overcoming Racism

What do the final hours in the life of Jesus say to us about racism in America today?

Possible Future Topics

BASIC PRINCIPLES

   Common Good

   Subsidiarity

SEVEN THEMES OF CST

1. HUMAN DIGNITY

   Life

   War

   Nonviolence

2. PARTICIPATION

   Family

3. RIGHTS

   Health

   Government

   Responsibilities

   Racial Justice

4. OPTION FOR THE POOR

   Poverty

   Immigration

5. WORK

   Economy

   Business Practices

6. SOLIDARITY

   Advocacy

   God's Downside-Up View

7. CARE FOR CREATION

   Climate Change

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