[SmithL]

Christian feminist theology

Is that like Goddess worship?

[FlingWingFlyer]

Communism is slowly oozing into all of the churches.

[DeFault User]

The Courage to Act for Justice” will provide participants with opportunities to learn about the intersection of faith and social justice...

I believe, verily, that they shall teach the flock how to take money from others and give to the undeserving poor. And they shall feel most righteous in their efforts for social justice.

[Califreak]

Sue Lor: The Lutherans brought us over.
Walt Kowalski: Everybody blames the Lutherans.

[Cronos]

They should read what Pope Benedict's envoy said to the USCCB: Vatican Ambassador: Social Justice is about relationships, not socialism

It would be useful if we just observed our sense of justice as our ability to fulfill the demands of the relationships in which we stand.

This is in contrast to socialism, he explained, which is an ideology in which private property and private interests are totally placed in the service of government policies. What the Pope proposes in ‘Caritas in Veritate,’ said Cardinal Turkson, is ‘achieving the common good without sacrificing personal, private interests, aspirations and desires.’

Cardinal Turkson said the Council was also surprised that the Pope’s concept of the ‘gift,’ was perceived in some circles as encouraging government welfare handouts. In ‘Caritas in Veritate,’ Pope Benedict described the concept of “gift” as a way to understand God’s love for men and women in his gift of life and his gift of Jesus.

One of the key principles of Catholic social thought is known as the principle of subsidiarity. This tenet holds that nothing should be done by a larger and more complex organization which can be done as well by a smaller and simpler organization. In other words, any activity which can be performed by a more decentralized entity should be. This principle is a bulwark of limited government and personal freedom. It conflicts with the passion for centralization and bureaucracy characteristic of the Welfare State.

Apologies for this diversion, but I wanted to point out that "social justice" is more about care for the individual rather than socialism. Big government is NOT the answer and while it is easy enough to mistake it for an answer we should teach this message ("no to socialism") to all, especially our ministers.

[ConservChristian]

Anytime you hear about churches with programs called “The Courage to Act for . . . “ and the blank is not filled with Jesus Christ, you know they’ve lost their way.