Discovering A Christian Social Justice Blog

By Kimberly Phillips


World news and current events have Christians and other believers on edge. One of the best places one can post about personal feelings, issues and fears in relation to these events is on a Christian Social Justice Blog. For, in doing so, individuals often find that there are others whom share the same fears and interest around the world.

For some, performing work in this arena and doing good deeds along with faith is all that is required to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Whereas, others, simply see it as an act of kindness. As such, it is up to each individual to decide which blogs might be beneficial to enhancing the spiritual journey. Still others, view this work as setting up a more just and promising future for heaven on earth, a future yet to come.

Some churches and religious organizations have established social justice programs as part of a larger church community. While most often churches offer a set time for worship, often it is church members who set up meetings and operate a blog or forum. In some cases, all external conversations, discussions and forums are held online.

Whether secular, or religious, these type programs often focus on helping those in need. Be it individuals who the church sees as lost, vulnerable or weak in spirit. Good examples of these individuals might be juvenile delinquents, the poor, the physically challenged and the terminally ill among others.

When it comes to the Christian community, a number of sects interpret the word just as meaning to make things right. As a result, it often becomes translated that when one does good deeds, one makes things right with God. While this may be the case, it does not mean that one has been forgiven by an individual or individuals someone may have harmed or hurt in the past.

Ultimately, most religious based programs are going to focus less on the action or incident and more on whom can provide grace and forgiveness. Often, individuals get bogged down with issues rather than considering the people those issues effect. Something that makes this type blog or forum a great place to post comments and discuss issues related to finance, equality, safety nets, security and other concerns which effect all people.

Of course, the perspective that any action will have a mystical and unseen result remains a mystery. Being this type of work can only lead to a better and more peaceful existence for humankind, a great deal of work still remains. Whereas, the wonder of work in which immediate positive change results, is often more beneficial to the world now and in the future.

Social work is one area in which believers and non-believers can make a difference. While some may perceive the future as being akin to the Kingdom of God, others may see a more secular one. To this end, when all people, regardless of faith, find a voice with regards to promoting social justice, then and only then will a more just world exist, whether now or in the future.




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