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Chapter 2:
What really is social justice?
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Social Justice is one of
thous things that is
hard to really define.
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Even when people
agree with a definition,
people still may have
different opinions how
to work for justice in
their environments.
What really is social justice?
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Social Justice has working
definition of the following:
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Shaping of societies institutions
in areas such as:
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Trade and Economy
Law and the Courts
Taxation
Health Care
Education
Race
Gender relations
FOR ALL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY
Individuals and Social Justice
Sacred Writings and Social Justice
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There are individuals who are/were
social activists that were also involved
with certain religions.
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The people they helped though were of
many religions.
Dorothy Day
A Convert to Roman
Catholicism
 Worked towards
peace and justice at
the beginning of the
1930’s.
 Included providing
food and shelter to
the homeless. Not
common at this time.
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Thich Nhat Hanh
A Vietnamese
Buddhist
 During the 1960’s
formed a movement
known as ‘Engaged
Buddhism’.
 He struggled for
peace within his
country.
 A constant promoter
of non-violence and
peace.
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Fought for the
equality of the Black
community in the
United States.
 Believed in a
peaceful coexistence between
both races.
 Was assassinated
for his efforts.
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The Role Of Faith Communities in
Society
Prophets speak out
when citizens failed
to seek justice.
 In our time
Government of
most nations have
separated
leadership and
religion.
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The Role Of Faith Communities in
Society
In Canada we look
to Governments to
ensure peace and
order and see
spiritual leaders
over see spiritual
needs.
 But both does still
exist today.
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