Prophetic Faith: Exploring Social Justice Advocacy as a Congregation

By Trish Towle Greeves

This highly praised, seven-session study explores the relationship between Christian faith, social justice, and the public role of the church. It invites individuals and congregations to explore how and why to respond to the biblical call for social justice in ways that are faithful to our vocation as followers of Jesus Christ and yet respect the pluralistic democracy in which we live and the separation of church and state mandated by the U.S. Constitution.Topics addressed in this accessible Participant Book include the political implications of biblical faith; public and private arenas for expressing faith; individual and communal forms of religious practices; the difference between systemic change (justice) and social outreach (charity); the impact of social location and false certainties on our perspectives; resistance to addressing controversial issues in church; civil religion as the unexamined conflation of God and country; how social justice advocacy strengthens the roots and fruits of our faith; what the separation of church and state means and doesn't mean; and how to overcome paralysis when facing the complexity of social issues. Personal reflection questions throughout the book prepare the reader for group discussions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1539734188
• ISBN13: 9781539734185
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.6" x 0.2" x 6.7"