I have never been an enthuastic proponent of social justice. I suspect this is because I’m fundamentally selfish and honest about it. (I’d also like to play the growing up in a house of Tearcraft sales - although this is obviously a cop out!) However I was both slightly amused and frustrated by the graffiti on a quaker advert on the tube.
Am I working to bring about a just and compassionate society? If not, then why not? Surely this is one thing that I can happily adopt regardless of the rest of my religious of spiritual beliefs? Surely this is a common thread through the many acceptable religions and philosophies around the world?
Having thought about this for a bit I’ve found that I like the way that this splits the understanding and the action. As if both can be done separately yet simultaneously. Yes, intellectual understanding is important and useful - perhaps as a means for tackling such things politically. But at the end of the day - are you working [rather than just thinking?]?