Every day we are confronted by challenging societal problems, from poverty and racism to AIDS and homelessness. It can all seem so overwhelming. But while none of us can do everything, all of us can do something.
This handbook will help you discover what you can do. Mae Elise Cannon provides a comprehensive resource for those committed to social justice. She presents biblical rationale for justice and explains a variety of Christian approaches to doing justice. Tracing the history of Christians in social engagement, she lifts out role models and examples from the Great Awakenings to the civil rights movement. A wide-ranging catalog of topics and issues give background information about justice issues at home and abroad, such as:
- domestic and international justice issues
- sex trafficking
- poverty and living wage initiatives
- health care
- domestic violence
- debt relief
- environmental stewardship
- bioethics
This handbook includes dozens of practical exercises for taking action, as well as profiles of key figures and movements like William Wilberforce, Bono, Across Sudan, the Salvation Army, World Vision; and highlights how Christians, churches, and anyone can make a difference. Also included are spiritual practices and resources to help move from immobility to advocacy
