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there is a will to live in community and a thirst for justice and peace." Pope Paul VI, Octogesima Adveniens Theology Library links: Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace Profile of the Council and council documents Everyday Christianity: To Hunger and Thirst for Justice A 1999 pastoral reflection by the American bishops on lay discipleship for justice in a new millennium Latin American Bishops: Justice 1968 Medellin document Justice and Peace Scotland The official website of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Scotland ARTICLES, PAPERS Responsibility, God and Society: The Cry of the Other in the Sacred Texts as a Challenge towards Responsible Global Citizenship By Johann-Albrecht Meylahn, Department of Practical Theology, University of Pretoria, South Africa, Pastor of the Evangelisch-Luterische St Petersgemeinde, Pretoria, South Africa, in HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2009 Social and Economic Ethics By Christine Firer Hinze in Theological Studies, March 2009 Globalization's Shifting Economic and Moral Terrain: Contesting Marketplace Mores By Albino Barrera in Theological Studies, June 2008 New Century, Same Crisis: Walter Rauschenbusch & the Social Gospel By Casey Nelson Blake in Commonweal, Oct 26, 2007 How to Create a Relational Society: Foundations for a New Social Order By Michael Schluter in Cambridge Papers, March 2007 Mercy Not Sacrifice: Mosaic Law in Christian Social Ethics By Jason Fletcher in Cambridge Papers, December 2004 The Significance of Subsidiarity and Solidarity on Justice to the "Poor": Challenging Structural Adjustment Policies and Strategies in Tanzania By Linus Mbajo, C.s.s.p., September 2003 Social Justice and Christian Faith By Seamus Murphy SJ, lecturer in philosophy in the Milltown Institute, April 2002 Application of Johannine Themes to Social Justice Issues By John Traxler, a student at Loyola Marymount University, 2001 Preaching Social Justice in Homilies By Robert F. Drinan, S.J. in America, Feb. 12, 2001 Enough is Enough By Walter Brueggemann in The Other Side, November-December 2001. Brueggemann confronts economic imbalance--both global and personal--with the Bible's emphasis on abundance rather than scarcity Unmasking the Inevitable By Walter Brueggemann in The Other Side, July-August 2001. Brueggemann explores the scriptural challenge to confront systems of oppression, no matter how entrenched they may seem The Divine Economy By Paul Mills in Cambridge Papers,December 2000 Liberation theology essays by Lindy Davies Ownership----- Value----- Capitalism----- Land----- The Sermon on the Mount Salt of the Earth You can read the feature article in this month's issue as well as those of past issues From the Salt of the Earth archives Articles from the magazine Salt of the Earth. Areas: Capital punishment. Children. Environment. Family. Homelessness/Housing. Immigration. Labor/Work. Legislative advocacy. Parish ministry. Racism. Welfare Letters to My Brothers and Sisters These letters from Donald J. Goergen, OP include: "Faith, Politics, and Justice" and "Evangelization, Contemplation, and Justice" Globalization and the Church's Social Mission By T. Howland Sanks in Theological Studies, December 1999 Putting the Rich on Notice By David R. Weiss in Sojourners, 1998 The Virtue of Justice By Father Paul A. Duffner; you have to scroll down a bit Complementarity and Equality in the Political Thought of Thomas Aquinas By Paul J. Weithman in Theological Studies, June 1998 John Paul II and the Moral Ecology of Markets By Daniel R. Finn in Theological Studies, December 1998 Relationism: Pursuing a Biblical Vision for Society By Michael Schluter in Cambridge Papers, December 1997 The Vocation of Christianity in a Conflictual World By Charles C. West of the Princeton Theological Seminary, 1997 Idols in Hyperspace: The Janus-Face of Capitalism By Ian Linden Liberation Theology and Economics: Like Oil and Water? By Michael S. Johnson, Professor of Economics at Spring Hill College, February 1997 Moral Imperatives for Addressing Structural Adjustment and Economic Reform Measures Statement from the Religious Working Group on the World Bank and the IMF, in Maryknoll Peace and Justice, May 1997 A Consistent Ethic of Life — Te Kahu-o-te-Ora A Statement from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference in April 1997 Our mission and Justice From the 34th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus, 1996 The Option for the Poor is an Option for Justice and not Preferential By José M. Vigil, 1996 The Causes of Forced Displacement: The Breakdown of Sustainable Global Community By Mark Raper, S.J. at a Global Ecumenical Consultation at Addis Ababa in November 1995 Judeo-Christian and Buddhist Justice By Winston L. King, Professor Emeritus, Vanderbilt University, in Buddhist Journal of Ethics, 1995 To Sweeten Poisoned Wells By Adrian Lyons SJ in Uniya Newsletter, Summer 1995. Lyons reflects on the notion of faith and its role in the promotion of social justice Declaration of a Global Ethic Declaration of the Parliament of the World's Religions, prepared by Hans Kung, given at the 1993 Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago Moral Discourse on Economic Justice: Considerations from the Old Testament By Richard Nysse, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, in Word & World, 1992 The Common Good By Claire Andre and Manuel Velasquez in Issues in Ethics, a publication of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, Spring 1992 Abundant Life for All: Reflections on the Ecumenical Debate about Economic Issues By Emilio Castro, World Council of Churches, Geneva, Switzerland, in Word & World, 1992 The Prayer of the Just One By Edward J. van Merrienboer in Spirituality Today, Spring 1991 Catherine of Siena and Our Call to the Work of Justice and Peace By Mary Ann Fatula in Spirituality Today, Winter 1991 The Just World Theory By Claire Andre and Manuel Velasquez in Issues in Ethics, a publication of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, Spring 1990. "The belief in a just world may undermine a commitment to justice." The Biblical Roots of Justice By José Míguez Bonino, Instituto Superior Evangelico de Estudos Teologicos, Buenos Aires, Argentina, in Word & World, 1987 Facing Our Fears in the Call to Act Justly By Max Oliva in Spirituality Today, Fall 1985 Social Justice: The Broader Perspective By Stanley F. Parmisano in Spirituality Today, Spring 1985 Social Justice in the Israelite Law Codes By Bruce V. Malchow, Sacred Heart School of Theology, Hales Corners, Wisconsin, in Word & World, 1984 Theological Foundations for Social Ethics By Randolph A. Nelson, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, in Word & World, 1984 The Role of Scripture in Public Theology By Bruce C. Birch, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C., in Word & World, 1984 On Seeing Ourselves: Anthropology and Social Ethics By James M. Childs, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, in Word & World, 1982 The Politics of Justice By David Hollenbach in Theology Today, January 1982 Recovering the Evangel By Jim Wallis in Theology Today, July 1981 Peace: The Fruit of Justice By Philip Potter in Theology Today, January 1980 Social Ethics: Agenda for the Future By Charles E. Curran in Theology Today, October 1978 Does Religion Demand Social Change? By Richard Shaull in Theology Today, April 1969 Cosmic Justice Based on the texts of world scriptures The Ideal Society Based in the texts of different world scriptures WEBSITES Charity and Justice A basic chart to help clarify the distinction between works of justice and works of charity Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part 3, Section 1 The person and society. Participation in social life. Social Justice Social Justice in the Catechism of the Catholic Church A guide prepared by Gerald Darring What does our God require of us? February 1996 ecumenical statement on economic justice issued by the Anglican Church of Canada, Canadian Religious Conference - National, Church and Society Steering Committee, Division of Mission in Canada, United Church of Canada. Episcopal Commission for Social Affairs of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Justice Ministries Committee, Presbyterian Church in Canada, Working Group on Public Policy and Church and Society, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Characteristics of Franciscan work for Justice, Peace and integrity of Creation Instruments of Peace A Franciscan resource book for justice, peace, and the integrity of creation. Contains the section that deals with women Ripples of Justice An initiative of the Australian Jesuits to provide both material and an index on social issues from a Christian perspective Augustinian Justice and Peace Articles, reports, and documents from the Order of St. Augustine Social-justice news and events News reports from the magazine Salt of the Earth Stat House Statistics from the magazine Salt of the Earth. Areas: Welfare reform. Environment. Homelessness. Capital punishment Stirrings The social justice newsletters of the Basilian Fathers Justice and Peace United Church of Christ. Action alerts, what the UCC says about the poor, OCIS statement on violence in society The Social Community United Methodist Church The General Board of Church and Society Justice in Islam Justice as a basic objective of Islam and a moral virtue, and the standard of justice envisaged by the Quran Catholic Worker Homepage All about Dorothy Day and her movement Latin American Economics and Catholic Social Teaching Articles from the Houston Catholic Worker Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns Our office serves Maryknoll missioners by providing analysis and advocacy on justice and peace issues that affect the communities where Maryknollers live and work Justice and Peace The Peace and Justice Commission of the Dominican Order has produced five workbooks to assist their brothers and sisters, and all concerned, to become more aware of the resources, the stories and the techniques for pursuing justice and peace issues in our day Vincentian Chair of Social Justice Established at St. John's University in New York Minority Affairs Forum This site is devoted to education about minority-related issues, including immigration, affirmative action, bilingual education, and race relations Preaching the Just Word A national program sponsored by the Woodstock Theological Center to assist priests and other ministers of the gospel to be more effective in preaching social justice Peace Connections A series of Sunday reading reflections that correlate Sunday liturgy readings with issues of peace and justice The Church in the City A wonderful site describing the efforts of the people of the diocese of Cleveland on behalf of justice and peace 4Justice and Peace The 4 Justice and Peace acts within the Maltese Franciscan Province of St. Paul the Apostle and has the prophetic mission to work for Justice and Peace and the Protection of the environment Ten Myths About Affirmative Action The case against affirmative action is weak, resting, as it does so heavily, on myth and misunderstanding. Here are some of the most popular myths about affirmative action, along with a brief commentary on each one 8th Day Center For Justice a coalition of Catholic, religious congregations, commits to act as a critical alternative voice to oppressive systems and to work actively to change those systems Peace and Social Justice Ministry From the Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois Good Shepherd Social Justice Network Good Shepherd Sisters in Australia and New Zealand Those On the Margins of A Society THOMAS was created to build a bridge of dialogue between the church and people who are on the fringes of society especially those who are homeless, addicted to drugs or involved in crime . To help these people it gives them support by offering practical help and by encouraging other organisations to do likewise. The main tool that THOMAS has for raising awareness of the plight of those individuals is its free magazine "EDGES" Landless Peasants´ Movement in Brazil Liberation Theology and Land Reform A course on the struggle for economic justice in a theological context, with particular attention to the question of land ownership Blueprint for Social Justice Published by the Twomey Center at Loyola University in New Orleans Australian Catholic Social Justice Council The Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference mandates the ACSJC to promote research, education, advocacy and action on social justice, peace and human rights, integrating them deeply into the life of the whole Catholic community in Australia, and providing a credible Catholic voice on these matters in Australian society Awareness of Justice What have you been doing already? What can you do? What will you do? Institute on the Common Good The Regis University Institute on the Common Good seeks to facilitate dialogue aimed at developing strategies to resolve important community issues. Rooted in the tradition of Roman Catholic social teaching, the Institute asserts the dignity and social nature of the human person. Nether liberal nor conservative in its posture, the Institute operates on the belief that a healthy society is committed to the welfare of all its members, especially those without a voice, suggesting a balance that avoids the extremes of exclusive individualism or totalitarianism Social Justice From the US Jesuit Conference The Sunflower Project The Sunflower Project is a global appeal to all people on planet earth concerned about nuclear war, pollution, violence, injustice, and threats to the balance of nature -- to plant at least one sunflower seed in a sunny place where it will be noticed Human Dignity: Values and Justice Czech Philosophical Studies, III ORGANIZATIONS Uniya - Jesuit Social Justice Centre Uniya seeks to respond to situations of structural injustice through links with marginalised people Development and Peace Launched in 1967 by Canada's Catholic Bishops, our members work with people in developing nations to improve living and working conditions worldwide Sojourners Online Building a movement of spiritual renewal and social justice Just Peace Institute Established in 1994 in College Station, Texas, by members of the Friends Congregational Church (UCC), to embrace a ministry of peace and justice. The mission is to seek personal, communal, and global peace through human, social, and environmental justice The Center of Concern Envisions a world in which every woman, man and child can survive, thrive, and contribute back to our communities, enhancing life for all who share the planet. Through research, analysis, networking, public education and advocacy, the Center works to advance more just, sustainable and authentically human development for all, especially for the marginalized and those in poverty Christian Aid We believe in life before death. Christian Aid works in almost 50 countries helping people regardless of religion or race, to improve their own lives and tackle the causes of poverty and injustice Evangelicals for Social Action Today, ESA has four foci: promoting holistic ministry that combines evangelism and social action through our Newtwork 9:35; nurturing costly discipleship across a broad front in PRISM and our bi-weekly E-pistle; nurturing a biblically balanced evangelical political engagement; and continuing the work of the Evangelical Environmental Network until it is ready to become its own independent organization Jewish Fund for Justice The only national Jewish organization solely committed to fighting the injustice of poverty in America Sweatshop Watch A California-based coalition of labor, women's, civil rights, immigrant rights, legal and other organizations committed to eliminating sweatshop conditions in the garment industry, both domestically and globally Oxfam Community Aid Abroad A democratically-run, independent, community-based Australian organisation. We promote social justice and the alleviation of poverty through the funding of development projects both overseas and in Aboriginal Australia, and through our campaigning, education and advocacy work. Our central aim is to work in partnership with people to build a fairer, environmentally sustainable world. Community Aid Abroad is the Australian member of Oxfam International Corporate Accountability International A membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns that challenge irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world Grassroots.org The mission of Grassroots.org is to serve as a catalyst for positive social change by leveraging modern technologies and best business practices A Job is a Right Campaign A Milwaukee-based, all-volunteer organization of labor and community activists that works around a number of issues affecting poor and working people. Our emphasis is on supporting union struggles and opposing racism. The group was formed in January of 1994 and has grown into a regional network with members throughout Wisconsin and surrounding states The Roundtable Association of Diocesan Social Action Directors Founded in 1985 to serve those in diocesan offices that “link justice and faith, in light of traditional Catholic social teaching, through education which leads to action (advocacy, empowerment, and organizing) on issues, policies and structures affecting matters of justice and peace” Kairos Europa A European decentralised network of justice, peace and creation initiatives working in collaboration with churches, social movements, trade unions and Non Governmental Organisations both in and outside Europe, to build a more just and tolerant society Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection The JCTR is a research, education and advocacy team that promotes study and action on issues linking Christian Faith and social justice in Zambia and Malawi. The JCTR began in 1988 as a project of the Zambia-Malawi Province of the Society of Jesus and is similar in orientation and activities with other Jesuit social centres around the world Buddhist Peace Fellowship Buddhist Peace Fellowship's open-hearted engagement with the world is expressed through expanding programs in the United States and Asia. Through BPF, Buddhists of many different traditions are developing individual and group responses to socially conditioned suffering Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation Justice and peace resources DIRECTORIES Justice and Peace A web site sponsored by The Irish Theological Association Peace & Justice Wall Prepared by the Justice & Peace Committee of Saint John's Abbey Access to Catholic Social Justice Teaching Social Justice Links From Call to Action |
