What is Social Justice?

Social Justice (SJ) may be described as “fairness in how wealth, resources, opportunities and privileges are distributed within a society”. SJ may be seen in terms of racial or social  equality, equality before the law with no regard to religious beliefs or gender, fairness in access to the world’s resources, fairness in access to education and opportunity, freedom from violence or oppression, equality before the law. SJ can be pursued through peaceful or non-peaceful means, activism or activism around government policy. 

 

Why is the Uniting Church interested in Social Justice?

The National Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia is pursuing national matters of social and economic justice , human rights, peace and the environment. The Uniting Church punches  well above its weight in SJ matters.

 

How are we going at Morpeth?

 What social justice issues are the people of Morpeth and Maitland concerned about?

• Do you see examples of INJUSTICE in our local Maitland area?
• What are they? A few areas for consideration:
  • Poverty
  • Domestic violence
  • Education – school and university
  • Childcare
  • Racism
  • Housing Affordability
  • Gender
  • Recognition of Aboriginal Rights
  • Treatment of the aged.
  • Asylum Seekers, people of refugee background and migrants
  • Climate change and environmental damage
  • Religious intolerance
  • Unfair work practices and exploitation
  • Victimisation
• What can we as a congregation do to help address any lack of any local issues, or speak up locally on wider justice issues?

 Let's try and give our fellow Australians a genuine Australian Fair Go

 

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