Biblical and Social Justice - What Is It?: An Everyday Person's Guide to Understanding Justice and the Role of the Church in Our Society (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781931425049)

Justice is both a reality and a dream. It is a source of hope and of frustration. Justice, Like a mountain, affords many perspectives depending upon which side one is viewing. For persons who are well-established in life, justice is a wall of protection. For persons struggling with obstacles or battling mistreatment, justice is a door through a wall. The appropriate interaction between biblical justice and civil justice is difficult to define. There is also the term "social justice" which is controversial because of narratives, some intentionally false. The goal of this book is to shine a bright light of insight and educate by increasing understanding of both scriptural and unbiased lessons from history. It is also the aim of this book to bring matters related to racial minorities out of the historical shadows. In a world of false narratives and low information, it is essential that we have a firm grasp of facts, both historical and contemporary. The best opinions and concepts are formed from deep understanding. There are portions of this book that are difficult to read. It is important to accept those portions, not as a stimulus for guilty feelings, but as food for thought and motivation for change.This book will present many insights and opinions, which I will offer as one man's perspective. I trust you will find these insights relevant, reliable, valid, and useful to your life and our times.

Chapters:

CHAPTER 1 What is Biblical Justice?

CHAPTER 2 Social Justice Church and Engagement

CHAPTER 3 Social Justice and Preparedness to Act

CHAPTER 4 The Reign of Narratives

CHAPTER 5 A Nation Founded on Christian Principles?

CHAPTER 6 Christianity v. Christ

CHAPTER 7 Dr. King's Concept of Justice

CHAPTER 8 May 25, 2020 George Floyd

CHAPTER 9 Perceptions, PTSD, Incarceration, & Re-Entry

CHAPTER 10 Blessings of Education and Perils of Mis-Education

CHAPTER 11 Race Relations, Ten Suggestions

CHAPTER 12 In the Words of John Wesley, "Thoughts On Slavery"

CHAPTER 13 The Myth OF The Monolith

CHAPTER 14 What Can We Do?

CHAPTER 15 Success Stories

CHAPTER 16 Justice and Governing Authorities

Glossary of Civil Justice

Frequent Statements and Questions