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The Battle Lines Over Justice

Is justice an imperative or an implication of the gospel, and why are people getting so stirred up about the answer? by Skye Jethani Christian relief agencies, denominations, churches, and parachurch ministries around the world are mobilizing to aid the victims of the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile. But the call to alleviate suffering and… Read More

 

Re-discovering Justice?

For many evangelicals, justice ministry is nothing new. by David Swanson We evangelical folk love conferences. We’ll attend one across the country or host one in our spiffy new sanctuary–er, auditorium. Shoot, we’ll even blog about a conference for those who couldn’t make it. I’ve attended my fair share of these get-togethers, from California to… Read More

 

Deep Justice vs. Shallow Service

Social activism is gaining popularity with evangelicals, but is it making any difference? Kara Powell spoke at the Willow Creek “Shift” conference in 2008 about the impact of short term missions trips—both on the young people to take these trips and the communities they seek to serve. Powell is the director of the Center for… Read More

 
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