A Religious Perspective

How do world religions encourage just actions, equity and good example from their followers?

A common practice that world religions enforce is just treatment of others and the poor, which promotes equality and harmony among its followers. Immoral actions have consequences in many religions. For example, in Islam, Allah (God) judges Muslims for their moral actions on the day that they pass on. Depending on whether they were good or bad, Allah will decide if they can pass on into the afterlife. Similarly, in Buddhism, the concept of Karma is enforced. Karma is the belief that what goes around, comes around. In Christianity, immoral actions are a considered a sin – a rebellion against God. All of these beliefs encourage just actions, equity and good example from their followers.

1. What are world religions doing to address injustices in our societies?

In Catholicism, Catholic social teachings are guiding followers on just behavior, educating them on Social Justice issues.

1. Discuss Catholic Social Teaching How can it encourage people to action.

Catholic Social teaching is a set of beliefs held and taught by the Catholic Church that raises awareness on Social injustice.

1. Explain at least 3 relevant Biblical Scripture that shares an idea about justice.

Psalm 37:27-29

27 Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever. 28 For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed ; the offspring of the wicked will perish. 29 The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

Isaiah 1:17

17 Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.

Proverbs 29:7

7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.

These 3 Biblical Scriptures are relevant in sharing ideas about justice because they promote the fortune of those that do good and stay righteous.

1. How is the scripture applicable to the issues you are illustrating in your website.

These scriptures are applicable to social justice issues such as Capital Punishment and bullying as they propose the benefits of being altruistic.