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What does it mean?
True religious faith involves loving justice as an expression of loving God.
In plain terms
Loving God means you also love justice.
What can you take from it?
Connect faith with a commitment to justice.

Where it applies

  • religious discussion
  • moral reasoning
  • community service

Putting it to work

  • faith-based organizing
  • moral reflection

Questions to consider

  • How does your faith guide your view on justice?
  • Is justice a spiritual duty?

Another view

Different faith traditions may interpret the link between divine love and justice differently.

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