Carl Teichrib: December 16, 2013

The term "social justice" seems to be ever-present. Church leaders speak it, community organizers employ it, university professors and students bat it about, social activists regularly appeal to social justice, and the term is often used in global governance and United Nations circles. Where did the phrase come from, and what does it mean and imply? In broadcast 23 of Forcing Change Radio we play excerpts from a recent lecture given in Minneapolis on the topic of social justice. Based in part on the September 2010 edition of Forcing Change magazine, this presentation explores definitions, its practical usage, the historical context, how it fits into today's culture, and Biblical concerns and responses. Note: If you're a member of Forcing Change, you can watch the complete lecture in the membership section of www.forcingchange.org - including the slides that contain important quotes, talking points, and visual aids. Simply log-in and go to the Lectures/Interview page and you'll see the lecture description on the top of the list. Then, by clicking the "watch" button, a new browser will open to a private video channel and the entire lecture will be available for viewing. If you're not a member of Forcing Change, consider joining today. A subscription/membership gives you access to each new edition of Forcing Change magazine, seven years of Forcing Change back issues, and access to numerous audio features and lectures.