Sometimes when people talk about something being ‘political’ they mean it is topical or controversial. Actually, ‘politics’ just involves any of the activities or issues associated with governing a group (in this case a country or a state). In Australia, and most other liberal democracies, politics involves a certain amount of conflict between ideas, andContinue reading “The Political Perspective of Social Justice”
Category Archives: Social Justice Theology
The Social Work Perspective of Social Justice
Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and indigenous knowledge, socialContinue reading “The Social Work Perspective of Social Justice”
The Economic Perspective of Social Justice
“Everyone, as a member of society, . . . is entitled to realization. . . of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality” “Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work and to protection againstContinue reading “The Economic Perspective of Social Justice”
The Legal Perspective of Social Justice
Justice is a famously hard thing to define. It is beyond fairness, it is more than equality. It is a jumble of values, perspectives and outside factors which evolve over time. ‘The Law’ is used interchangeably with ‘justice’. But it is wrong to say that when something has a legal outcome, it is a ‘just’Continue reading “The Legal Perspective of Social Justice”
The Theological Perspective of Social Justice
Justice is a biblically defined, theological, Christian issue. It is not a human construct. So, it is Scripture that determines what the justice issues are. This gives a distinct authority and delineates what justice is, and what it is not. This is so integral to humans that we carry within us an innate sense ofContinue reading “The Theological Perspective of Social Justice”
Perspectives of Social Justice
World Social Justice Day is coming up on Saturday the 20th of February and it has got us thinking about the many different perspectives of social justice there are depending on your background and line of influence. For example, how I, as an Ordained Minister, think about social justice, may be very different to howContinue reading “Perspectives of Social Justice”
A stranger sat at my dining table
This is my dinner table. It was gifted to me as a hand-me-down when I first moved out of home eight years ago. It has specs of glitter embedded in it; streaks of green and red paint have stained the wood, and there is a water-mark from a plant that adorned the table top forContinue reading “A stranger sat at my dining table”
Principles of Justice
Jesus and Justice When we look at the life of Jesus, we find a person whose sole purpose was to bring those around Him closer to His heavenly Father. In looking to His example, we see a life which was wholly committed to bringing the Kingdom of God to earth. In reflecting on His exampleContinue reading “Principles of Justice”
What is Social Justice?
We are regularly asked the question – “what exactly is social justice?” This is a difficult question to answer, as the term “social justice” evokes a variety of responses which differ from person to person. We believe that it is impossible and somewhat unwise to pin down a single definition, as to do so wouldContinue reading “What is Social Justice?”
The Kingdom of God on Earth
The Kingdom of God on Earth by Casey O’Brien Machado The beautiful thing about being an advocate for Social Justice is that while our focus is on this world, our hope is in another. The bringing about of Social Justice is “The Kingdom of God on earth”. When we pray the Lord’s prayer, we ask “ThyContinue reading “The Kingdom of God on Earth”
Social Justice – Not an optional extra
Social Justice: Not an optional extra by Casey O’Brien Machado Recently, at a multi-denominational meeting, I introduced myself to a fellow attendee. Upon explaining my role to him, he responded “Oh, you’re a Social Justice person. I suppose that’s a given – you do belong to The Salvation Army. I am more of a Bible-typeContinue reading “Social Justice – Not an optional extra”
Salvo Social Justice 