Saturday, November 7, 2015

Issues Covered In Christian Social Justice Blog

By Mattie Knight


Bloggers have given a lot of attention to different issues affecting populations around the world. However, there is something unique about Christian social justice blog in its coverage of the same issues. It seeks to provide a theological reflection of the same issues with a heavy inclination toward biblical and theological teachings. These blogs are mainly under the direction of religious scholars, organizations and churches across continents.

Governance and democracy are issues of concern in different corners of the world. Government formation and inclusion as well as policies with direct impact on populations find their way into these blogs. The aim is to push governments to initiate policies that make the lives of citizens better. The election cycles are monitored to shield voters from abusive governance and manipulation.

Environmental degradation has been a concern over the last decade considering the devastating effects climate change has had on different populations. Ecosystems and inhabitants of different areas have borne the blunt of this degradation. Bloggers seek to provide a Christian perspective and understanding that will reduce the dangers climate change poses on populations. Bloggers are also pushing governments to take deliberate actions to reduce environmental degradation.

Economic policies proposed and implemented by governments affect the lives of citizens regardless of their religious inclination. Some are considered selfish since they disadvantage the masses. This has seen numerous blogs emerge to address the economic policies with the aim of protecting a silent majority. The issues are addressed by experts who combine a religious background with their professionalism.

Violence has become a daily endeavor with conflicts and the sound of guns forming a constant news item. There is a quick succession and alternation of border, ethnic and religious conflicts in different corners of this world. Bloggers have taken it upon themselves to pinpoint the issues and provide suggestions on how such conflicts can be resolved. They also highlight the plight of an innocent majority in these conflicts.

Health challenges are at the core of the activities of most Christian organizations. They run hospitals and clinics wherever they are based. They also fund research work and are quick to interrogate policies to ensure that every member of the society enjoys the best health services possible. Bloggers in the health sphere are professionally trained and religiously inclined to provide a unique perspective to health matters. By addressing the health of Christians, the church will bring up an all rounded individual.

Advances in technology have transformed the world tremendously. There are inventions with the capability of transforming the lives of individuals in a flash. Other inventions can wipe out humanity in the blink of an eye. As such social justice bloggers track these developments to ensure that such inventions are not abused and to enable people to take maximum advantage of technology.

Social justice platforms under Christians and related organizations provide a reflective, independent, professional and detailed coverage of different issues. They provide a scriptural grounding to align their work with theological perspectives existing in the world. The involvement of experts and credible professionals ensures that the information shared is factual and based on reliable research.




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