BibleProject Justice Part 2: What is Social Justice and Righteousness in the Bible?
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Oct 17, 2017 The podcast delves into the biblical themes of justice and righteousness, discussing the intertwined nature of justice and poverty. It explores the concept of retributive and restorative justice, highlighting the difficulties of community justice. The hosts speculate what they would do if they won the lottery. They also analyze the meaning of righteousness in the Bible, using the example of Job's efforts in social justice.
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Biblical Justice and Righteousness
- Justice and righteousness in the Bible primarily concern one's posture towards the vulnerable and poor.
- A just community recognizes and addresses the problems of its most vulnerable members.
Church Homeless Ministry Challenges
- Tim Mackie's church in Portland hosted meals for the homeless.
- Neighbors asked them to stop due to resulting issues like increased homelessness and crime.
Complexity of Poverty
- While most agree on helping the poor, real-world application gets complicated.
- It involves relationships, livelihood, psychological barriers, and societal complexities.