What are the major issues Christianity is experiencing today?
It appears alcoholism, substance abuse, domestic violence, greediness, sexual immorality and promiscuity are commonly seen within the church going population. It appears our pulpits and Christian platforms are silent when it comes to the issue of sin and immoral behaviour.
What is the church doing about social justice?
The primary work of the institutional church is not to promote social justice, it is to warn people of divine justice. Its primary business is not to call society to be more righteous but to tell persons of the righteousness of God in Jesus Christ.
What causes disunity in the church today?
Sin in the Church is a common source of disunity in the church. These issues can be from gossip, pride and fear or even sin issues with compromising the word of God to cater to the world. Let’s be honest. When looking at things that can cause division in the church, they all come down to sin issues.
What are some examples of contemporary challenges and issues in society related to religion?
Conversely, some people face a unique set of challenges in society as a result of their religious beliefs….Religion and mental health
- Anxiety.
- Depression.
- Guilt and shame.
- Substance abuse.
- Trauma.
- Low self-esteem.
- Self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
What are the challenges facing religion?
This includes:
- Existential Crisis: Challenging life events may lead some people to question their faith.
- Sexuality: Some people may encounter difficulties if their religious beliefs conflict with their sexuality or gender identity.
- Relationships: Any relationship can be strained at times.
What are ethical issues in the Bible?
Some critics have viewed certain biblical teachings to be morally problematic and accused it of advocating for slavery, genocide, supersessionism, the death penalty, violence, patriarchy, sexual intolerance and colonialism.
What are some Catholic social justice issues?
The Catholic Church teaches that all human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation for all the social teachings. This theme challenges the issues of abortion, assisted suicide, human cloning, and the death penalty.
What are issues with the Catholic Church?
The problems of the Catholic Church most commonly mentioned by respondents are related to misbehaviour of priests and issues related to their sexuality. Over two-fifths of respondents (43%) consider cases of paedophilia among priests to be the biggest problem facing the Church.
What are some things that cause tension and disagreements in the church today?
Seven Causes of Church Conflict
- Pride: People often behave with self-centeredness, ego, and pride.
- Spiritual and Emotional Immaturity: Maturity helps a person understand that differences in perspective broaden understanding.
- Change and Inflexibility: In reality, change is the norm.
Should the church be concerned about social injustice?
Certainly the church is to be concerned about the social injustices in our world. Even a casual study of the life of Jesus reveals that He was interested in man’s response to the social problems he faced.
What did Jesus do to challenge the injustice of the law?
Instead of backing down, Jesus retorted, challenging the injustice of leaving a man to suffer in the guise of upholding the law. Matthew 12:9–14 3.
What does the Bible say about social injustice?
History has taught us that in the United States, race has been a major way that social injustice has occurred. Jesus told the “Parable of the Persistent Widow” in Luke 18:1-8. In it a widow, someone who was powerless in first century Palestine, wanted justice but faced the indifference of the “unjust judge.”
Can you predict how Jesus would react to injustice?
The evidence from the Bible is so clear, that even a child could predict how Jesus would react in situations of injustice, exclusion and inequality. He stood against tribalism, racism, sexism, oppression and injustice. He did not carry the book of the law, it was in his heart.