Not exact matches
Although it is a byproduct of worship, which exists for its own sake, constant exposure to words, actions and roles
within the worshiping community
does more to reinforce a Christian's attitudes about
justice than anything else the church
does (
see my articles «The Words of Worship: Beyond Liturgical Sexism,» Dec. 13, 1978, and «The Actions of Worship: Beyond Liturgical Sexism,» May 7, 1980).
Of course, as our convictions persist and mature, we begin to
see the ways in which we are complicit in global wealth disparity and injustice, and we begin to think more seriously about policy, about sustainability, about making more dramatic attitude and lifestyle changes, and about problems
within some of our charities and
justice groups that perpetuate a white savior complex, sometimes
doing more harm than good.
To
see so many Jesuits and Catholic priests taking up arms and pledging that they will not lay down arms, until
justice is
done invokes an inward struggle
within me.