Sentences with phrase «social justice in our society»

To be a light is to follow this God, struggling to bring about social justice in our society, to safeguard human rights and to work for peace and reconciliation.

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The pan-Canadian coalition, which emerged from the North American civil society gathering on NAFTA in Mexico City in May 2017, is made up of labour, environmental, farmer, social justice and other civil society groups across English - speaking Canada and Quebec.

We send criminals to jail instead to achieve social justice, and their sentences are deliberately measured in time behind bars: Offenders must be withdrawn from society for a period sufficient to allow them to realize the wrongness of their actions» and sufficient to protect society from them until they learn that lesson.

That most theologians, even those whose social location in the white North American middle class, verbally support efforts to achieve the changes needed in our society to make some minimum of justice possible elsewhere, such as in Latin America, is already a testimony to the power of the gospel.

One of the most poignant experiences for young people growing up in our society is to espouse some cause such as civil rights or world peace — a cause they learned to love in their home or church — and then find that their parents are opposed to overt action on behalf of social justice.

(2) People who advocate the use of nonviolence as a force in society to achieve social justice, represented by Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr., «scandalously» (I Cor.

Feminism challenges the legitimacy of sex roles Along with other social movements, feminism is rooted in the critique that a society so constructed that certain people and groups profit from inequalities — between men and women, rich and poor, black and white, etc. — is a society in which money is more highly valued than love, justice, and human life itself.

It may well be said that the [acceptance of man] in - spite - of [his sin] character of the Christian faith, by means of prophetic criticism and the «will to transform» based upon divine justice, functions as a militant element in the realm of human society and history, whereas the just - because - of [human sin and selfishness acceptance] nature of Buddhist realization,... functions as a stabilizing element running beneath all social and historical levels.

If efforts at social justice are to be effective, we can not shy away from political involvement in the structures of society.

Many Christians accepted the call to justice and righteousness in society without changing their views that social concern and action flowed forth in a secondary way from personal salvation.

Many young people in Latin America, who were motivated by the Gospel to love their neighbor and be concerned for justice and freedom in their society, have often become Marxists simply because their churches did not provide biblical instruction about Christian discipleship, or because they [their churches] were blind to clear demands from the Bible and opportunities and challenges provided by new social situations.80

In their view, the Constitution sets the basic structure for a society in which individuals compete for life's rewards, and the competitive economic market is the mechanism of social justicIn their view, the Constitution sets the basic structure for a society in which individuals compete for life's rewards, and the competitive economic market is the mechanism of social justicin which individuals compete for life's rewards, and the competitive economic market is the mechanism of social justice.

Justice is the mediating principle between absolute love and the power principles of society — the relative embodiment of love in social structures.

Then, a social gospel in the form of the call to increase both love and justice in human society at manifold points is not only acceptable but imperative.

Curiously, however, the demand for the term «social justice» did not arise until modern times, in which more complex societies operate by impersonal rules applied with equal force to all under «the rule of law.»

In the Calvinist tradition this was first coupled with the attempt to create a form of theocratic society in Geneva, and then broadened out into the reformist temper of modern Christian liberalism with its effort to bring a wider democratic justice into all social relationshipIn the Calvinist tradition this was first coupled with the attempt to create a form of theocratic society in Geneva, and then broadened out into the reformist temper of modern Christian liberalism with its effort to bring a wider democratic justice into all social relationshipin Geneva, and then broadened out into the reformist temper of modern Christian liberalism with its effort to bring a wider democratic justice into all social relationships.

But I also believe that social justice is important given the systemic disadvantages in our country; heterosexual divorce is probably more detrimental than gay marriage; caring for the poor goes a long way toward reducing the «felt need» for abortion; and that setting Biblical morality up as civil law is probably not the way to go in a pluralistic society...

Emboldened by the pope's overt approval of his regime, made manifest in their meeting in Rome this past spring, the octogenarian dictator boasted: «We have founded an equitable society with social justice and extensive access to culture, attached to traditions and to the most advanced ideas of Cuba, Latin America, the Caribbean and the world.»

It is part of the social Gospel that thinks all mans search for Justice and peace in society can be found in the Bible, yet the truth is, all societies are sinful because it is in the very cry for justice that sins arise, much of thJustice and peace in society can be found in the Bible, yet the truth is, all societies are sinful because it is in the very cry for justice that sins arise, much of thjustice that sins arise, much of the time.

The Kingdom of God is a reality here and now, but can be perfect only in the eternal order... The primary principle of Christian Ethics and Christian Politics must be respect for every person simply as a person... The person is primary, not the society; the State exists for the citizen, not the citizen for the State... freedom is the goal of politics... Freedom, Fellowship, Service — these are the three principles of a Christian social order, derived from the more fundamental Christian postulates that Man is a child of God and is destined for a life of eternal fellowship with Him... Love... finds its primary expression through Justice — which in the field of industrial disputes means in practice that each side should state its own case as strongly as possibly it can before the most impartial tribunal available...

Nevertheless the Christian doctrine of the relation between the ethics of Law and Grace, the Hindu concept of paramarthika and vyavaharika realms, the Islamic concept of shariat law versus the transcendent law, and the equivalent ones in secular ideologies like the Marxist idea of the present morality of class - war leading to the necessary love of the class-less society of the future need to be brought into the inter-faith dialogue to build up a common democratic political ethic for maintaining order and freedom with the continued struggle for social justice, and also a common civil morality within which diverse peoples may renew their different traditions of civil codes.

Therefore while keeping love as the essence of humanness and, therefore, the criterion and goal of all human endeavor, human society today has to eschew utopianism and organize itself as power - structures based on a sense of the moral law of structural justice and utilize even the coercive legal sanctions of the state to preserve social peace and protect the weaker sections of society in a balance of order, freedom and justice.

The real struggle in all religious communities is for spiritual reformation opening themselves to enter into dialogue with other religions and with secular humanist ideologies regarding the nature and rights of the human person and the meaning of social justice enabling to build together a new spiritually - oriented humanism and a more humane society.

Modernity is represented by three forces - first, the revolution in the relation of humanity to nature, signified by science and technology; second, the revolutionary changes in the concept of justice in the social relations between fellow human beings indicated by the self - awakening of all oppressed and suppressed humans to their fundamental human rights of personhood and peoplehood, especially to the values of liberty and equality of participation in power and society; thirdly, the break - up of the traditional integration of state and society with religion, in response to religious pluralism on the one hand and the affirmation of the autonomy of the secular realm from the control of religion on the other».

In fact the fundamental rights of the citizen require that all traditional communities change, breaking traditional hierarchies and patriarchies, to bring about social justice by giving the dalits, the tribals and the women who were excluded from the traditional power - structures of society, fuller participation in the power - structures; and the State is called upon to assist it by suitable legislation and other meanIn fact the fundamental rights of the citizen require that all traditional communities change, breaking traditional hierarchies and patriarchies, to bring about social justice by giving the dalits, the tribals and the women who were excluded from the traditional power - structures of society, fuller participation in the power - structures; and the State is called upon to assist it by suitable legislation and other meanin the power - structures; and the State is called upon to assist it by suitable legislation and other means.

Issues of ecological justice, and justice to the weaker sections of society and specifically development of social institutions can not be taken up by the economy directed only by the market - profit mechanism in which the social objectives of the peoples are destroyed for the sake of economic growth.

There are easily recognized violations of social justice — failures to abide by the law, oppression of the weaker elements in society, the shedding of innocent blood.

Therefore while keeping love as the essence of humanness and therefore the criterion and goal of all human endeavour, human society today has to eschew utopianism and organize itself as power - structures based on a sense of the moral law of structural justice and utilize even the coercive legal sanctions of the State to preserve social peace and protect the weaker sections of society in a balance of order.

«They are keenly aware of the need for social and economic justice, the stewardship of creation, and equality of opportunity; they are equally aware of the need for a society free from any form of prejudice rooted in anything which is part of the individual identity, gender, race, origin, religion or orientation of anyone.»

It thus seems possible that if the forces of particularism, what I will call the «ground bass» of Italian society, do not prevent it as they often have before in Italian history, a differentiated pattern of symbols and practices emphasizing individual liberty, social justice, and Christian charity might emerge to underpin a more legitimate and more effective Italian state than has hitherto been known.

In relation to television, this mission has expressed itself as attempts to be responsible in their approach to and use of television by stressing cooperative ventures, justice in programming through the representation of the variety of community beliefs and aspirations, and social responsibility through encouraging humanizing programs and television's responsiveness to the needs of societIn relation to television, this mission has expressed itself as attempts to be responsible in their approach to and use of television by stressing cooperative ventures, justice in programming through the representation of the variety of community beliefs and aspirations, and social responsibility through encouraging humanizing programs and television's responsiveness to the needs of societin their approach to and use of television by stressing cooperative ventures, justice in programming through the representation of the variety of community beliefs and aspirations, and social responsibility through encouraging humanizing programs and television's responsiveness to the needs of societin programming through the representation of the variety of community beliefs and aspirations, and social responsibility through encouraging humanizing programs and television's responsiveness to the needs of society.

Fidelity to the revelatory promise prevents our concluding that the present social order has already met all the demands of justice, and at the same time our hope in the promise delivers us from the temptation to despair of history's and society's possibilities.

In addition, the debate is often framed in terms of «social justice» for fathers in societies which prioritise mothers over fathers as the socially accepted best carers of childreIn addition, the debate is often framed in terms of «social justice» for fathers in societies which prioritise mothers over fathers as the socially accepted best carers of childrein terms of «social justice» for fathers in societies which prioritise mothers over fathers as the socially accepted best carers of childrein societies which prioritise mothers over fathers as the socially accepted best carers of children.

Yet again, Bob Marley assured us on «So Much Things to Say» that a likely windfall from social justice, equality and fairness, patriotism, truth, and exertion of spiritual fortitude against «spiritual wickedness in high and low places» accrues to society or community at large.

With the increased trust of consumers in building societies and credit unions after the banking collapse, it seems there is a public appetite for the co-operative alternative and a belief that it is possible to combine social justice and economic efficiency within the firm.

Other appointments include Nancy Hoppock, a former federal prosecutor in New Jersey, as executive deputy attorney general for criminal justice, and Janet Sabel, the general counsel of the Legal Aid Society, who was named executive deputy attorney general for social justice.

He has focused on legislation and policy changes to support affordable housing, protect the environment, promote economic and social justice and a more humane society, prevent gun violence, create a fairer and more open political process, and provide for greater accountability in the ways government provides services and spends our tax dollars.

The Liberal Democrats must not forget their historic commitment to social justice and must always stand up for the most vulnerable in society.

«We're going to be out there campaigning on economic justice issues and we will take the fight to the Tories because there is a choice to be made: do we want to live in a society based on individualism and private provision, or do we want to defend the principles of the national health service and properly fund social care?»

I think what he needs to do is to embrace that model of a market - based economy where we are supporting business success, but where we also want to see a socially inclusive society with principles of social justice where we're creating opportunities for people and leaning against inequalities of society in everything we do.

He added: «This demonstration today is about workers rights, it is about collective endeavour but above all, it's a declaration that we're around to campaign as long as it takes, to bring about that social justice and that decency in society.»

In the week since Election Day, we've seen more than 100 years of social and economic justice advocacy and legislation threatened and the cherished diversity of American society thrown into question.

I think what he needs to do is to embrace that model of a market - based economy where we are supporting business success, but where we also want to see a socially - inclusive society with principles of social justice where we're creating opportunities for people and leaning against inequalities of society in everything we do.

Britz discusses social justice as a moral norm for addressing ethical challenges in the global information society, seen as a continuation of relationships altered by information and communication technologies (ICT).

In order for small, roving bands of nomadic humans to evolve into the organised societies we see today, social institutions such as government, a justice system and formal education needed to develop.

UEA is also home to to the Climatic Research Unit; the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research; International Development UEA; and the Water Security Research Centre, as well as important research groups in the areas of Science, Society and Sustainability; Global Environmental Justice; and Globalisation and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Achieving gender equality, social justice, and environmental sustainability is not going to be achieved without people like you agitating for change, whether in your workplace, in politics, or more broadly in society.

She is involved with and an advocate for community partnerships aimed at overcoming the barriers of access to mental health services as a means of addressing social justice issues that are prominent in our society.

It is a new initiative of the Justice and the Law Society that aims to provide a platform for discussion of legal issues, the interaction between law and social justice and students» experiences in legal work experience, pro bono work and Justice and the Law Society that aims to provide a platform for discussion of legal issues, the interaction between law and social justice and students» experiences in legal work experience, pro bono work and justice and students» experiences in legal work experience, pro bono work and beyond.

As a society and within our educational institutions, discussions about bias, diversity, discrimination, and social justice tend to happen in middle and high schools.