SOCIAL JUSTICE

Social Justice is a term that is Biblical and has deep Judeo/Christian roots. Jesus taught us that serving the needs of others is serving Him. Unfortunately the term “social justice” is not exclusive to Biblical revelation. Therefore, to call into question the intent behind the use of the term is not to call into question Biblical revelation.

When the term "social justice" is hijacked by those who would create a government entitlement program resulting in a dependent class that looks to the government for their very livelihood, and mandates the same by law and taxation, the term ceases to possess the same character as that rooted in Biblical revelation. Therefore, the warning against such abuse of the term "social justice," be it by the church or by the state, is not thereby calling into question Biblical truth.

But also remember this, Jesus Christ, as well as the ancient prophets, often challenged the "religious community's" interpretation of Biblical words and concepts.