Does the Church, in all its forms (compassionate ministry centers included) have a responsibility to address or advocate for social justice in society?  Many believe that our civic structure demands a separation of Church and State. Yet, Scripture says “This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor. In your hearts do not think evil of each other‘ (Zechariah 7:9-10).

Do we have a responsibility to engage in social justice?  For many, Compassionate Ministries is synonymous with Social Justice but in actuality, they are different. Justice is about ‘rectification’ –making things right. 

Who is called to speak to hunger, homelessness, joblessness, unfair business, and trade practices?  Who advocates for the stranger and alien within our gates?  Who is called to advocate for the stewardship of God’s resources? Who is called to challenge systems of inequity?

If the Church is not called to speak to justice, then who does?  Who is called to bear the light of Christ in the world, if not the Church?  Moreover, if not us, then who speaks for the defenseless?

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