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Charity and justice

Charity and justice. There is a difference between charity and justice One is not more important than the other K'naan. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. – Matthew 6:3. Today’s Checklist. *Displays* wins the vote

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Charity and justice

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  1. Charity and justice • There is a difference between charity and justice • One is not more important than the other • K'naan But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. – Matthew 6:3

  2. Today’s Checklist • *Displays* wins the vote • Tuesday next week • Take up charity and justice scenarios • News on food banks in Canada • Globe and Mail article on philanthropy in Canada • Reminder to hand in Toonie Challenge

  3. Food Bank Use Stays High • Food Banks Canada said an annual survey of its members showed a slight decrease in the number of food recipients from the same month a year earlier — two per cent to 851,014 — but little change over all. • Further info • What principles of social justice are being violated?

  4. James 2: 14-17 • What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

  5. Justice vs. injustice • In your group, generate at least five examples of situations • in which justice is displayed • in which it is lacking

  6. Just – For Fun • Each team will send a representative to the front • A scenario will be presented • Person in the “hot seat” must • Determine whether or not the scenario demonstrates justice • Which principle of social justice relates to the sceanrio

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