Why justice is important for Christians

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  • Created on: 28-04-16 18:49
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  • Why justice is important for Christians
    • Bible says God is just: rewards the righteous and punishes those who sin
    • Bible says people should be treated fairly ad not cheated
    • Jesus said the rich should share with the poor
    • Christian Churches have many statements about how Christians should work for justice and fairness in the world
    • Christian Churches started the Jubilee 2000 Campaign to try and get the governments of rich countries to rid the debt of poorer countries
    • The World Council of Churches Assembly (1984) asked Christian communities across the world to join "Justice, peace and integrity of creation"

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