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In an effort to reclaim the fundamental principles of Christianity, moving it away from religious right-wing politics and towards the teachings of Jesus, the American Christian activists profiled in this book agitate for a society free from racism, patriarchy, bigotry, retribution, ecocide, torture, poverty, and militarism. These activists view their faith as a personal commitment with public implications; their world consists of people of religious...
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Explores the history and foundation of mass incarceration and examines Christianity's role in its evolution and expansion. Shows how Christians can pursue justice that restores and reconciles, and offers creative solutions and innovative interventions to help bring authentic rehabilitation, lasting transformation, and healthy reintegration to America's broken criminal justice system.
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"Theologian Owen Strachan makes clear, wokeness is not true justice, nor is it true Christianity. While wokeness employs biblical vocabulary and concepts, it is an alternative religion, far from Christianity in both its methods and its fruit. A potent blend of racism, paganism, and grievance, wokeness encourages 'partiality' and undermines the unifying work of the Holy Spirit. It is not simply not the Gospel; it is anti-Gospel"--
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"Dr. Eric Mason challenges the church in America: Get up, sleeper, and rise up from the dead. It's time to take a hard look at our history and stand together against the indignities and injustice in our world--to understand that justice is both theological and sociological--that there is no intimacy with God without justice in one's heart."--Back cover
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The ground is moving. The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in the summer of 2020 shocked the nation. As riots rocked American cities, Christians affirmed from the pulpit and in social media that "Black lives matter" and that racial justice "is a gospel issue." But what if there is more to the social justice movement than those Christians understand? Even worse: What if they've been duped into preaching ideas that actually oppose the Kingdom...
9) Can I get a witness?: thirteen peacemakers, community builders, and agitators for faith and justice
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How do we transform American Culture through our religious convictions? Discover here the compelling stories of thirteen pioneers for social justice who engaged in peaceful protest and gave voice to the marginalized, working courageously out of their religious convictions to transform American culture. Their prophetic witness still speaks today. Comprising a variety of voices -- Catholic and Protestant, gay and straight, men and women of different...
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"Many institutions in our present day are speaking out against racism. Businesses are changing the names of racially offensive products, advertisements, and more. But how has the Church responded? Muted Voice is a challenge to the Body of Christ to speak out against racism. While addressing the Church's lack of leadership, Muted Voice also talks about roadblocks to the conversation on racism and includes practical steps to help start the conversation."...
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"With the constant barrage of difficult stories through news and social media, today's kids are increasingly aware of the problems real people confront every day. And they're quicker than ever to come to parents and other trusted adults to ask how they can help -- or why they're not already doing so. Do you know how to answer their enthusiastic concerns? And Social Justice for All equips Christian families and ministry leaders to tackle social justice...
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