Social Justice

Seven Books That Will Help You Care for the Poor

My curious nature and appetite for reading led me to a career in journalism, and…

T.D. Jakes and Wells Fargo to Fund $1 Billion for Underserved Communities

T.D. Jakes has announced a 10-year partnership with Wells Fargo to drive “economic vitality and…

What Do You Do When You Can’t Care About Every Issue?

You’re tired. Absolutely and utterly exhausted. Slavery. Genocide. Racism. Climate change. Refugees. Poverty. Women’s rights.…

Congress Legalized Assault Weapons in 2004—Guess How Many Mass Shootings Have Happened Since Then

Three children and three adults were killed yesterday in a shooting at a Christian school…

What God Gives Black Americans That The Country Does Not

The undervaluing of Black men who are seeking redemption hurts. Our culture rails on those…

Tyler Perry Donates $2.5 Million to Help Low-Income Atlanta Senior Citizens Afford Housing

Filmmaker Tyler Perry is donating $2.5 million to ensure senior citizens in Atlanta can keep their…

The Buffalo Supermarket Shooter Has Been Sentenced to Life in Prison

A New York court has sentenced 19-year-old Payton Gendron to life in prison without the…

The Prayers of Black History Makers

Black history is a history of prayer. Beginning in the woods and marshes on the…

What They Don’t Tell You About Social Justice

Justice is central to the Christian faith yet many Christians, especially in the United States,…

Does It Matter Where Your Clothes Come From?

Years ago, I bought a Joe Fresh shirt that was, in my eyes, perfect: comfortable,…

How to Rise Above Compassion Fatigue

Racial injustice. Natural disasters and climate change. Systemic poverty. Food insecurity and hunger. Trafficking. Inequality.…

How Christians Can Support the Jewish Community as Antisemitism Spreads

Antisemitism, defined as “hostility toward or discrimination against Jews as a religious, ethnic or racial…

These Organizations Could Use Your Help This Time of Year

The Christmas season is a time to remember the gift we’ve been given and the…

Why Do So Many Christians Fall for Sex Trafficking Conspiracies?

If you had an internet connection in 2020, you almost certainly saw posts about #SaveTheChildren.…

Don’t Just ‘Serve’ The Poor

“Serve” is one of the most used Christian words. Serve, servant, service, or any of…

Seven Ways Everyday People Can Help End Human Trafficking

When I started working in the anti-trafficking field at 11, I was convinced of two…

Five Pro-Life Issues That Have Nothing to Do with Abortion

Being pro-life is much bigger than being anti-abortion. Today, thousands of people die because of…

How You Can Fight Injustices Without Leaving Your Home

Growing up as a millennial, the mission-centric, overseas life has been idealized and venerated. We…

The New Pro-Life

I remember the exact moment I changed my opinion on the death penalty. In 2015,…

Most American Christians Don’t Support a Total Abortion Ban

The Supreme Court leak about the fate of Roe v. Wade has set off one of the…

Dr. Derwin Gray on Racial Justice and Why White Christians Need to Stop Weaponizing ‘Woke’

As a pastor and an author, Dr. Derwin Gray has been observing the deep racial…

America Is Running Out of Drugs for Lethal Injections

Last week. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee slammed the breaks on the execution of Oscar Franklin…

Activists Call for Justice in the Police Shooting Death of Patrick Lyoya Following the Release of Police Footage

Hundreds of people gathered outside of the Grand Rapids Police Department on Wednesday calling for…

Lisa Sharon Harper: A New Look at Justice

There is a narrative gap in our nation. Wide is the distance between the stories…

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Hold a Fundraiser for Ukraine, Hope to Raise $30 Million

As many are rising up to support Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia, actors…

Yes, the Bible Is a Call to Social Justice

Social justice demands a focus on society’s problems, a necessary concern that conservative Christians have…

Poll: Evangelical Pastors Divided on Whether Racism or CRT Is a Bigger Threat to the Church

Lifeway Research has released a new study on the state of racism and the Church…

How to Avoid Apathy in a World Overrun by Causes

You’re tired. Absolutely and utterly exhausted. Slavery. Genocide. Racism. Climate change. Refugees. Poverty. Equality. Water.…

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Family Calls For a Halt to Celebrating MLK Day Until Congress Moves On Voting Rights

During his life, one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s core legislative goals was to…

A Man’s Rape Conviction Was Cleared After a Netflix Producer Noted Flaws While Making a Movie About the Case

The rape conviction at the center of Alice Sebold’s 1981 memoir Lucky has been overturned after a…

Ahmaud Arbery’s Mother on the Guilty Verdict: ‘It’s Been a Hard Fight, but God Is Good’

On Wednesday, the three White men who killed Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia were found guilty…

Clemency Has Been Granted for Julius Jones
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Following weeks of determined advocacy from supporters, activists and celebrities and commendations from Oklahoma’s Board…

Alex Jones Is Liable For Defamation After Spreading Sandy Hook Truther Conspiracies. So What’s That Mean?

Alex Jones, the infamous conspiracy theorist and host of Infowars, has been found liable for…

Where Do Your Favorite Clothing Brands Fall on This Christian Watchdog Group’s Ethics Ranking?

H&M. Levi’s. Nike. North Face. Every year, Baptist World Aid Australia ranks these and about 100…

Trillia Newbell: Why You Shouldn’t Be Color Blind

Imagine, if you will, not being able to differentiate between reds versus greens or blues…

A Reminder: ‘Welcome the Stranger’ Is a Commandment

The biblical mandate to take special concern for foreigners is frequently paired with God’s injunction…

Racial Justice is a Lifestyle, Not an Agenda Item

Fighting racism does not consist of a set of isolated actions that you take; rather…

When Will America Take What We Know About Racist Policing Seriously?

After three white police officers beat a Black man named Robert Hall to death, a…

What Does ‘Social Justice’ Really Mean?

What is social justice? A conservative Christian who was trying to reconcile his faith with…

How Will the Church Respond to the Children In Need at Our Border?

Human trafficking has skyrocketed around the world over the past year. In Central America, violence…