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Charity and Justice Compared

Charity and Justice Compared. Social Service And Social Change. Scripture. Charity. Justice. Good Samaritan Temporary and prompt relief to victim (It does not deal with the issues that caused him to be a victim.). Exodus Story

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Charity and Justice Compared

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  1. Charity and Justice Compared Social Service And Social Change

  2. Scripture Charity Justice Good Samaritan Temporary and prompt relief to victim (It does not deal with the issues that caused him to be a victim.) Exodus Story “Let my people go”- challenges the oppressor- not to help slaves- but stop slavery Work for long term freedom/liberation

  3. Basic Differences Charity- responds - acts Justice- asks WHY? Responds and acts Private - individual Immediate Direct Aid Deals with SYMPTOMS Public- Group Long Term Change structures/institution Deals with ROOT CAUSES of injustice

  4. Example – SA Food Bank Charity Justice Individuals donate food Immediate hunger ends Direct service Daisy Care- pets Mobil Pantry Distributes Food Community Garden-Self-sufficient-long term food supply -Education provided Dignity and Life Community Kitchen-Train unemployed- fair wage Catalyst Catering- Solidarity- community involvement- employment Farm Bill 2012- Advocate -Rights

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