Justice. Where do you start?
May 27th 2006Stephen::Activism & ::Lifestyle & ::Events(Melbourne)
One of the workshops that happened at Liquid 06 was a bit of a primer for those beginning the journey of Justice. It can be quite daunting for someone who finds the area of social justice a foreign concept but those who are passionate about social justice have put together a list of resources that will help you one the way.
Organisations
Oxfam (www.oxfam.org.au)
Amnesty International (www.amnesty.org.au)
Victorian Peace Network (www.vicpeace.org)
Uniting Justice (assembly.uca.org.au/unitingjustice)
World Wildlife Fund (www.wwf.org.au)
Greenpeace (www.greenpeace.org.au)
Global Interaction (www.globalinteraction.org.au)
Mercy Ships (www.mercyships.org.au)
TEAR (www.tear.org.au)
UNOH (www.unoh.org)
Micah Challenge (www.micahchallenge.org.au)
World Vision (www.worldvision.com.au)
Young Ambassadors for Peace (www.uim.uca.org.au/ihr/yap)
Other Websites
www.tear.org.au
www.takethechallenge.org.au
www.sojo.net
www.stir.org.au
morepraxis.org.au
www.sightmagazine.com
www.newint.com.au
Books
The Soul Of Politics- Jim Wallis
Submerge- Ash Barker
Building a Better World- Dave Andrews
Life On The Road- Athol Gill
Not Religion But Love- Dave Andrews
The Gospel Of Mark (read it looking for political & economic consequences)
Binding the Strong Man- Ched Myers
Walking with the Poor- Bryant Myers
Community Development & Human Rights- Jim Ife
The Jesus I Never Knew- Philip Yancey
Why Warriors Lie Down and Die- Richard Trudgen
Compassionate Community Work- Dave Andrews
Mere Discipleship: Radical Christianity In A Rebellious World- Lee C. Camp
From Under A Leaky Roof: Afghan Refugees In Australia- Phil Sparrow
Films
Molokai
Romero
White Mans Burden
Fight Club
Ghandi
The Power Of One
The Constant Gardener
Hotel Rwanda
Hurricane
The Motorcycle Diaries
The Mission
Spiritual Disciplines
Give something that you love (ie. a possession) away, anonymously, once a month)
Watch SBS news and pray for world events
Take public transport
Pray for God’s creation when you recycle
Share a meal with somebody
Pray for the country that makes your clothes once a week
Experiences, Studies, Courses, Trips
ChangeMaker! Bible studies (www.tear.org.au/resources)
Target Magazine (free subscription from TEAR)
Refugee simulation (www.tear.org.au/advocacy/refugees/files/Refugee%20Simulation.pdf)
Urban Seed City Walk (www.urbanseed.org/walksandexperiences/citywalks.htm)
UNOH Conference
Tabor ‘Holistic Ministry’ subject
TEAR Short Term Exposure trips
UIM Exposure Trips (http://www.unityandmission.uca.org.au/peopleinmission/exposure_trips)
About Face
TEAR conferences or groups
Speakers from TEAR to come to your group/church