social justice Flashcards
1
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concern for justice
A
- justice is an important human concern
- widespread human experience shows that everyone likes to be treated fairly and justly
- there are differing views on what is fair
2
Q
examples of injustice
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- injustice within families: fights, bullying, sarcasm
- injustice within wider society: ignoring rights and needs
- injustice between nations: domination, poverty, hunger, greed
- injustices against God: taking advantage of God / for granted
3
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what is original sin
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- God created a just world, in which original sin destroyed
- human sinfulness is the root cause of all injustices in the world today
- God doesn’t wish people to suffer injustice so he sent Jesus to bring justice to the world
4
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what is original justice / the four harmonies
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- harmony with God: harmonious / personal relationship with God, obedience
- harmony with themselves: inner peace and personal direction, resist temptation, call on God for strength
- harmony with eachother: peaceful towards others, see the goodness and likeliness of God in others
- harmony with the rest of creation: appreciate creation for its goodness, continue with God in development of creation
5
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what is justice
A
the virtue that inclines one to co-operate with others in order to help make the institutions of society better serve the common good
