Charity and justiceThere is a difference between

charity and justiceOne is not more important than

the otherK'naan

But when you give to the needy,

do not let your left hand know

what your right hand is doing.

– Matthew 6:3

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◦Tuesday next weekTake up charity and justice

scenariosNews on food banks in CanadaGlobe and Mail article on

philanthropy in Canada

Reminder to hand in Toonie Challenge

Food Bank Use Stays HighFood 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?

James 2: 14-17What 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.

Justice vs. injusticeJustice vs. injusticeIn your group, generate at least five examples of situations ◦in which justice is displayed◦in which it is lacking

Just – For Fun Just – For Fun Each team will send a

representative to the frontA scenario will be presentedPerson in the “hot seat” must

◦Determine whether or not the scenario demonstrates justice

◦Which principle of social justice relates to the sceanrio