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A general definition of social justice is hard to come to and even harder to implement. In essence, social justice is concerned with equal justice, not just in the courts, but in all aspects of society. This concept demands that people have equal rights and opportunities; everyone, from the poorest person on the margins of society to the wealthiest deserves an even playing field. Social justice is justice exercised within a society, particularly as it is applied to and among the various social classes of a society. The term 'social justice' implies fairness and mutual obligation in society: that we are responsible for one another, and that we should ensure that all have equal chances to succeed in life.
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Social justice as a secular concept, distinct from religious teachings, emerged mainly in the late twentieth century, influenced primarily by philosopher John Rawls who has been the most influential thinker on social justice. Rawls argues for a balance between social equality and individual freedom. However, social equality and individual freedom are
Adam Taylor, vice-president of advocacy, World Vision US wrote: The Bible makes social justice a mandate of faith and a fundamental expression of Christian discipleship. Social justice has its biblical roots in a triune God who time and time again shows His love and compassion for the weak, the vulnerable, the marginalized. Biblical references to the word justice mean to make right. Justice is, first and foremost, a relational termpeople living in right relationship with God, one another, and the natural creation. From a scriptural point of view, justice means loving our neighbor as we love ourselves and is rooted in the character and nature of God. As God is just and loving, so we are called to do justice and live in love.