Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth: 12 Questions Christians Should Ask About Social Justice

Thaddeus J. Williams

Dec 2020 · Sold by Zondervan Academic

About this ebook

God does not suggest, he commands that we do justice.

Social justice is not optional for the Christian. All injustice affects others, so talking about justice that isn't social is like talking about water that isn't wet or a square with no right angles. But the Bible's call to seek justice is not a call to superficial, kneejerk activism. We are not merely commanded to execute justice, but to "truly execute justice." The God who commands us to seek justice is the same God who commands us to "test everything" and "hold fast to what is good."

Drawing from a diverse range of theologians, sociologists, artists, and activists, Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth, by Thaddeus Williams, makes the case that we must be discerning if we are to "truly execute justice" as Scripture commands. Not everything called "social justice" today is compatible with a biblical vision of a better world. The Bible offers hopeful and distinctive answers to deep questions of worship, community, salvation, and knowledge that ought to mark a uniquely Christian pursuit of justice. Topics addressed include:

• Racism
• Sexuality
• Socialism
• Culture War
• Abortion
• Tribalism
• Critical Theory
• Identity Politics

Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth also brings in unique voices to talk about their experiences with these various social justice issues, including:

• Michelle-Lee Barnwall
• Suresh Budhaprithi
• Eddie Byun
• Freddie Cardoza
• Becket Cook
• Bella Danusiar
• Monique Duson
• Ojo Okeye
• Edwin Ramirez
• Samuel Sey
• Neil Shenvi
• Walt Sobchak

In Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth, Thaddeus Williams transcends our religious and political tribalism and challenges readers to discover what the Bible and the example of Jesus have to teach us about justice. He presents a compelling vision of justice for all God's image-bearers that offers hopeful answers to life's biggest questions.

Ratings and reviews

I've been reading a lot of books regarding churches and Christians that want to help others with ideas like social justice and racial reconciliation. I've been really discouraged by some of the things that I had found, and have been working on some kind of project to help other Christians that want to practice activism know they don't have to do so from the worldview of CRT. Many I know have been swept away by Critical Race Theory, and it hurts my heart because I see how destructive it can be. This book is so good at pointing out that there's a true social justice found in scripture, and a counterfeit social justice that we see in society. It pokes at every idol you might carry, from the left and the right, and is very well researched. I'm very thankful for this book.

About the author

Thaddeus J. Williams (Ph.D., Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam) loves enlarging students’ understanding and enjoyment of Jesus at Biola University in La Mirada, CA, where he serves as associate professor of Systematic Theology for Talbot School of Theology. He has also taught Philosophy and Literature at Saddleback College, Jurisprudence at Trinity Law School, and as a lecturer in Worldview Studies at L’Abri Fellowships in Switzerland and Holland, and Ethics for Blackstone Legal Fellowship the Federalist Society in Washington D.C. He resides in Orange County, CA with his wife and four kids.